SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBuncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR2155 · Structure no. 000000000210135
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR2153 (closed) over Ivy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.