SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork Ivy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000000210139
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 85 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 2 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 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 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork Ivy Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork 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 SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork Ivy Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork Ivy Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2171(CLOSED) over North Fork Ivy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.