US Bridges

SR2123 over Back Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1928 · Structure no. 000000000010293

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2123 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2123 over Back Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2123
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1928
RouteState Highway 2123
Coordinates36.05499, -79.35483
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2123 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR2123 over Back 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2123 over Back Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2123 over Back Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2123 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.