SR2173 over Dillingham Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR2174 · Structure no. 000000000210145
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2173 over Dillingham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2173 over Dillingham Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2173 over Dillingham Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2173 over Dillingham 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 SR2173 over Dillingham Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2173 over Dillingham Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR2173 over Dillingham Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.