US Bridges

SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR2138 · Structure no. 000000001610026

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2142
CrossesUt to Second Broad River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR2138
RouteState Highway 2142
Coordinates35.26518, -81.81304
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River 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 SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR2142 over Ut to Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.