US Bridges

SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek

Poor

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2245 · Structure no. 000000000250050

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesSR2113
CrossesUt to Cold Water Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2245
RouteState Highway 2113
Coordinates35.44386, -80.56241
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2113 over Ut to Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.