US Bridges

SR2138 over Second Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US221A · Structure no. 000000001610028

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2138 over Second Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2138 over Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2138
CrossesSecond Broad River
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.US221A
RouteState Highway 2138
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27018, -81.79951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2138 over Second Broad River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2138 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR2138 over Second Broad River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2138 over Second Broad River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2138 over Second Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.