NC10 over South Fork Catawba River
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000350020
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC10 over South Fork Catawba River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC10 over South Fork Catawba River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC10 over South Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC10 over South Fork Catawba River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC10 over South Fork Catawba River carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC10 over South Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC10 over South Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.