US Bridges

SR2036 over Pott Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2030 · Structure no. 000000000350100

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2036 over Pott Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2036 over Pott Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2036
CrossesPott Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2030
RouteState Highway 2036
Coordinates35.60094, -81.3552
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 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 SR2036 over Pott Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2036 over Pott Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2036 over Pott Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2036 over Pott Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2036 over Pott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.