US Bridges

SR2123 over Hunts Fork

GoodPosted for load

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US29&70 · Structure no. 000000000570463

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2123 over Hunts Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2123 over Hunts Fork in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 103 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2123
CrossesHunts Fork
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US29&70
RouteState Highway 2123
Coordinates35.90709, -80.06234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2123 over Hunts Fork built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR2123 over Hunts Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2123 over Hunts Fork carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2123 over Hunts Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR2123 over Hunts Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.