SR2146 over Richardson Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR2148 · Structure no. 000000001790155
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2146 over Richardson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2146 over Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2146 over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR2146 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2146 over Richardson Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2146 over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2146 over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.