US Bridges

SR2120 over Hunting Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2122 · Structure no. 000000000970347

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2120 over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2120 over Hunting Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2120
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2122
RouteState Highway 2120
Coordinates35.97871, -80.73471
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2015)
Projected traffic880 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 SR2120 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2120 over Hunting 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 SR2120 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2120 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2120 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.