US Bridges

SR2148 over Ut to Floyds Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR2215 · Structure no. 000000001610016

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2148 over Ut to Floyds Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2148 over Ut to Floyds Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2148
CrossesUt to Floyds Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR2215
RouteState Highway 2148
Coordinates35.27661, -81.85839
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2014)
Projected traffic2,200 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 SR2148 over Ut to Floyds Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2148 over Ut to Floyds 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR2148 over Ut to Floyds Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2148 over Ut to Floyds Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR2148 over Ut to Floyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.