US Bridges

SR2120 over Gar Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR2074 · Structure no. 000000001190100

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2120 over Gar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2120 over Gar Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2120
CrossesGar Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR2074
RouteState Highway 2120
Coordinates35.36512, -80.88614
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2120 over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2120 over Gar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2120 over Gar Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2120 over Gar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2120 over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.