US Bridges

SR2166 over Fifth Creek

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2168 · Structure no. 000000000970317

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2166 over Fifth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2166 over Fifth Creek 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2166
CrossesFifth Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2168
RouteState Highway 2166
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84533, -80.7747
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2166 over Fifth Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2166 over Fifth 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2166 over Fifth Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2166 over Fifth Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2166 over Fifth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.