US Bridges

SR2150 over Ivy Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.SR2151 · Structure no. 000000000210132

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2150 over Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2150 over Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2150
CrossesIvy Creek
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.SR2151
RouteState Highway 2150
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78989, -82.53383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2015)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2150 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR2150 over Ivy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2150 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2150 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR2150 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.