US Bridges

SR2141 over Panther Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001590139

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2141 over Panther Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2141 over Panther Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2141
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 2141
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58604, -80.28959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2141 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2141 over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2141 over Panther Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2141 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2141 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.