US Bridges

SR2106 over Reems Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000210231

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2106 over Reems Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2106 over Reems Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2106
CrossesReems Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1003
RouteState Highway 2106
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69054, -82.52308
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2106 over Reems Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2106 over Reems Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2106 over Reems Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR2106 over Reems Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2106 over Reems Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.