US Bridges

SR2163 over Fifth Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR 2164 · Structure no. 000000000970323

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2163 over Fifth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2163 over Fifth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2163
CrossesFifth Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR 2164
RouteState Highway 2163
Coordinates35.85532, -80.73819
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2015)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2163 over Fifth Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2163 over Fifth Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2163 over Fifth Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2163 over Fifth Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2163 over Fifth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.