US Bridges

SR2164 over Floyds Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR2165 · Structure no. 000000001610049

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2164 over Floyds Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2164 over Floyds Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2164
CrossesFloyds Creek
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.SR2165
RouteState Highway 2164
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29458, -81.88414
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR2164 over Floyds Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2164 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 SR2164 over Floyds Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2164 over Floyds Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2164 over Floyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.