US Bridges

SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2128 · Structure no. 000000001610025

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2129
CrossesUt to Second Broad River
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2128
RouteState Highway 2129
Coordinates35.26058, -81.80283
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2012)
Projected traffic2,400 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 SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2129 over Ut to Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.