US Bridges

SR2115 over Little Richardson Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. N. Jct. SR2133 · Structure no. 000000001790144

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2115 over Little Richardson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2115 over Little Richardson Creek in Union 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2115
CrossesLittle Richardson Creek
Location0.35 Mi. N. Jct. SR2133
RouteState Highway 2115
Coordinates34.91514, -80.52037
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2115 over Little Richardson Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2115 over Little Richardson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2115 over Little Richardson Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2115 over Little Richardson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR2115 over Little Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.