SR2139 over Richardson Creek
GoodUnion County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2172 · Structure no. 000000001790156
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2139 over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2139 over Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR2139 over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2139 over Richardson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2139 over Richardson Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2139 over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR2139 over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.