US Bridges

SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR2105 · Structure no. 000000001610521

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2106
CrossesUt to Big Horse Creek
Location0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR2105
RouteState Highway 2106
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18359, -81.83498
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse 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 SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2106 over Ut to Big Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.