SR2137 over Flat Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.W.JCT.SR2141 · Structure no. 000000000210124
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2137 over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2137 over Flat Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2137 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR2137 over Flat 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR2137 over Flat Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2137 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2137 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.