US Bridges

SR2122 over Little Mud Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1123 · Structure no. 000000000890359

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2122 over Little Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2122 over Little Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2122
CrossesLittle Mud Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1123
RouteState Highway 2122
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26441, -82.49375
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic100 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 SR2122 over Little Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2122 over Little Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR2122 over Little Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR2122 over Little Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2122 over Little Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.