US Bridges

SR2107 over Buck Branch

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2102 · Structure no. 000000001790367

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2107 over Buck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR2107 over Buck Branch 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2107
CrossesBuck Branch
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR2102
RouteState Highway 2107
Coordinates34.92534, -80.50005
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic500 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 SR2107 over Buck Branch built?

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

What condition is SR2107 over Buck Branch 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 SR2107 over Buck Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2107 over Buck Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR2107 over Buck Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.