US Bridges

SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk.

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1226 · Structure no. 000000001190128

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk. in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2131
CrossesBranch Mcdowell Crk.
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1226
RouteState Highway 2131
Coordinates35.40172, -80.91765
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2014)
Projected traffic7,400 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 SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk. 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk. carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2131 over Branch Mcdowell Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.