US Bridges

SR2168 over Ut to Polecat Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2166 · Structure no. 000000001790347

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2168 over Ut to Polecat Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2168 over Ut to Polecat Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2168
CrossesUt to Polecat Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2166
RouteState Highway 2168
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.84164, -80.60092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2000)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR2168 over Ut to Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2168 over Ut to Polecat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2168 over Ut to Polecat Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR2168 over Ut to Polecat Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2168 over Ut to Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.