US Bridges

SR2101 over Polecat Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. E. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000001510104

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2101 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2101 over Polecat Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2101
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location1.4 Mi. E. Jct. US220
RouteState Highway 2101
Coordinates35.89603, -79.78379
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR2101 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2101 over Polecat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2101 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2101 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2101 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.