US Bridges

SR2115 over Hunting Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2117 · Structure no. 000000000970352

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2115 over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2115 over Hunting Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2115
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2117
RouteState Highway 2115
Coordinates36.00067, -80.74546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2115 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2115 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 SR2115 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2115 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2115 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.