US Bridges

SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR2150 · Structure no. 000000000970339

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2145
CrossesUt to Dutchman Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR2150
RouteState Highway 2145
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89151, -80.74191
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic440 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 SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman 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 SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2145 over Ut to Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.