US Bridges

SR2139 over Ut to Richardson Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2144 · Structure no. 000000001790150

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2139 over Ut to Richardson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2139 over Ut to Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2139
CrossesUt to Richardson Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2144
RouteState Highway 2139
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.94499, -80.55972
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2139 over Ut to Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR2139 over Ut to 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR2139 over Ut to Richardson Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2139 over Ut to Richardson Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2139 over Ut to Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.