US Bridges

SR2173 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR2178 · Structure no. 000000000210146

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2173 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2173 over Stoney Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2173
CrossesStoney Creek
Location.05 MI.W.JCT.SR2178
RouteState Highway 2173
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75348, -82.40938
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 SR2173 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2173 over Stoney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2173 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2173 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2173 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.