SR2159 over Brackett Creek
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.SR2152 · Structure no. 000000001610017
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2159 over Brackett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2159 over Brackett Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2159 over Brackett Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2159 over Brackett 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR2159 over Brackett Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2159 over Brackett Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR2159 over Brackett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.