US Bridges

SR2030 over Potts Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2031 · Structure no. 000000000350098

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2030 over Potts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2030 over Potts Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 73 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2030
CrossesPotts Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2031
RouteState Highway 2030
Coordinates35.59874, -81.33178
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2030 over Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR2030 over Potts 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2030 over Potts Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2030 over Potts Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR2030 over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.