US Bridges

SR2169 over US74A

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR2194 · Structure no. 000000001610014

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2169 over US74A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2169 over US74A in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2169
CrossesUS74A
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR2194
RouteState Highway 2169
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34209, -81.91956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2021)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2169 over US74A built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2169 over US74A 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2169 over US74A carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2169 over US74A?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR2169 over US74A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.