US Bridges

SR2145 over South Yadkin River

PoorPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2199 · Structure no. 000000000970325

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2145 over South Yadkin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2145 over South Yadkin River in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2145
CrossesSouth Yadkin River
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2199
RouteState Highway 2145
Coordinates35.86817, -80.72127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2145 over South Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR2145 over South Yadkin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2145 over South Yadkin River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2145 over South Yadkin River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR2145 over South Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.