US Bridges

SR2241 over Bracketts Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.US74BYP · Structure no. 000000001610619

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2241 over Bracketts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2241 over Bracketts Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2241
CrossesBracketts Creek
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.US74BYP
RouteState Highway 2241
Coordinates35.33394, -81.88947
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2241 over Bracketts Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR2241 over Bracketts 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2241 over Bracketts Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2241 over Bracketts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR2241 over Bracketts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.