US Bridges

SR2153 over Lynches Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2156 · Structure no. 000000001790285

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2153 over Lynches Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR2153 over Lynches Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2153
CrossesLynches Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2156
RouteState Highway 2153
Coordinates34.83849, -80.57039
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2016)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2153 over Lynches Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2153 over Lynches 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR2153 over Lynches Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2153 over Lynches Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2153 over Lynches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.