US Bridges

SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek

Poor

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001790497

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2614
CrossesUt to Blythe Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC16
RouteState Highway 2614
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.93677, -80.7465
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR2614 over Ut to Blythe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.