SR2138 over Torrence Creek
PoorPosted for loadMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2136 · Structure no. 000000001190109
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2138 over Torrence Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2138 over Torrence Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2138 over Torrence Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR2138 over Torrence 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR2138 over Torrence Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2138 over Torrence Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR2138 over Torrence Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.