SR2494 over Hunting Creek
FairPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001930711
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2494 over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2494 over Hunting Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2494 over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2494 over Hunting Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR2494 over Hunting Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2494 over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR2494 over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.