US Bridges

SR2091 over Killian Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2097 · Structure no. 000000001090305

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2091 over Killian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2091 over Killian Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2091
CrossesKillian Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2097
RouteState Highway 2091
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48283, -81.03153
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2016)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2091 over Killian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2091 over Killian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2091 over Killian Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2091 over Killian Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR2091 over Killian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.