US Bridges

SR2170 over Meadows Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2110 · Structure no. 000000000370142

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2170 over Meadows Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2170 over Meadows Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR2170
CrossesMeadows Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2110
RouteState Highway 2170
Coordinates35.69105, -79.37213
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2016)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR2170 over Meadows Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2170 over Meadows 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR2170 over Meadows Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2170 over Meadows Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2170 over Meadows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.