US Bridges

SR2170 over Polecat Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.35M. E. Jct. SR2169 · Structure no. 000000001790157

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2170 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2170 over Polecat Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2170
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.35M. E. Jct. SR2169
RouteState Highway 2170
Coordinates34.85979, -80.60364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2017)
Projected traffic660 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2170 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2170 over Polecat 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2170 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2170 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2170 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.