US Bridges

SR2203 over Dillingham Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 20 FT.N.JCT.SR2173 · Structure no. 000000000210717

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2203 over Dillingham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2203 over Dillingham Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2203
CrossesDillingham Creek
Location20 FT.N.JCT.SR2173
RouteState Highway 2203
Coordinates35.75694, -82.42018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1995)
Projected traffic20 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 SR2203 over Dillingham Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2203 over Dillingham 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2203 over Dillingham Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR2203 over Dillingham Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2203 over Dillingham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.