US Bridges

SR2102 over Richardson Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR2181 · Structure no. 000000001790147

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2102 over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2102 over Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2040. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2102
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR2181
RouteState Highway 2102
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.96073, -80.52262
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2102 over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2102 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2102 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2102 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2102 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.