US Bridges

SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River

Poor

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR2371 · Structure no. 000000001930689

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2328
CrossesUt to Yadkin River
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2371
RouteState Highway 2328
Coordinates36.19365, -81.05561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR2328 over Ut to Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.