US Bridges

SR2174 over Ivy Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .03MI.E.JCT.SR2173 · Structure no. 000000000210413

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2174 over Ivy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2174 over Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2174
CrossesIvy Creek
Location.03MI.E.JCT.SR2173
RouteState Highway 2174
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.76573, -82.43311
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 SR2174 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2174 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 SR2174 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR2174 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2174 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.