US Bridges

SR2167 over I40

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2166 · Structure no. 000000000970181

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2167 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2167 over I40 in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2167
CrossesI40
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2166
RouteState Highway 2167
Coordinates35.84728, -80.76929
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2167 over I40 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2167 over I40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2167 over I40 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2167 over I40?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2167 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.