SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek
PoorPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR2805 · Structure no. 000000001190060
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR2822 over Ut to Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.