US Bridges

SR2165 over Ut to Floyds Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR2164 · Structure no. 000000001610048

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2165 over Ut to Floyds Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2165 over Ut to Floyds Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2165
CrossesUt to Floyds Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR2164
RouteState Highway 2165
Coordinates35.29303, -81.88436
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2165 over Ut to Floyds Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2165 over Ut to Floyds 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR2165 over Ut to Floyds Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2165 over Ut to Floyds Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2165 over Ut to Floyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.