US Bridges

SR2125 over Floyds Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001610145

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2125 over Floyds Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR2125 over Floyds Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2125
CrossesFloyds Creek
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 2125
Coordinates35.24298, -81.86881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2125 over Floyds Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2125 over Floyds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2125 over Floyds Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2125 over Floyds Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR2125 over Floyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.