US Bridges

SR2164 over Ivy Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000000210349

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2164 over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2164 over Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2164
CrossesIvy Creek
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.NC197
RouteState Highway 2164
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78096, -82.48009
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 SR2164 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2164 over Ivy 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 SR2164 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2164 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2164 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.