US Bridges

SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2226 · Structure no. 000000000450329

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR2212
CrossesUt to Buffalo Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2226
RouteState Highway 2212
Coordinates35.19272, -81.50717
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2212 over Ut to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.