SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI.N.JCT.SR2171 · Structure no. 000000001610408
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR2197 over Ut to Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.