US Bridges

SR2133 over Little Richardson Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2132 · Structure no. 000000001790356

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2133 over Little Richardson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2133 over Little Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2133
CrossesLittle Richardson Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2132
RouteState Highway 2133
Coordinates34.9059, -80.52269
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2133 over Little Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2133 over Little 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2133 over Little Richardson Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2133 over Little Richardson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2133 over Little Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.