US Bridges

SR2168 over Fifth Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR2169 · Structure no. 000000000970318

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2168 over Fifth Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2168 over Fifth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2168
CrossesFifth Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR2169
RouteState Highway 2168
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84815, -80.78448
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2168 over Fifth Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2168 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2168 over Fifth Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is SR2168 over Fifth Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2168 over Fifth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.