US Bridges

SR2323 over US421

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 0.9MI.S.JCT.SR2318 · Structure no. 000000001930761

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2323 over US421 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2323 over US421 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2323
CrossesUS421
Location0.9MI.S.JCT.SR2318
RouteState Highway 2323
Coordinates36.16135, -80.9751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2323 over US421 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2323 over US421 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2323 over US421 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2323 over US421?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2323 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.