US Bridges

SR2152 over Floyds Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR2150 · Structure no. 000000001610046

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2152 over Floyds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2152 over Floyds Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2152
CrossesFloyds Creek
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR2150
RouteState Highway 2152
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28817, -81.87532
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2152 over Floyds Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR2152 over Floyds Creek 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 SR2152 over Floyds Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2152 over Floyds Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2152 over Floyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.