US Bridges

SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR2020 · Structure no. 000000000350095

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River in Catawba 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2019
CrossesSouth Fork Catawba River
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR2020
RouteState Highway 2019
Coordinates35.61159, -81.28939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River built?

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

What condition is SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2019 over South Fork Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.