US Bridges

SR2173 over Dillingham Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .85 MI.E.JCT.SR2165 · Structure no. 000000000210148

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2173 over Dillingham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2173
CrossesDillingham Creek
Location.85 MI.E.JCT.SR2165
RouteState Highway 2173
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75459, -82.38985
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 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 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 Dillingham Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2173 over Dillingham Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2173 over Dillingham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.