SR2102 over Big Horse Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR2107 · Structure no. 000000001610153
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2102 over Big Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2102 over Big Horse 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2102 over Big Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2102 over Big Horse 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 SR2102 over Big Horse Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2102 over Big Horse Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2102 over Big Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.