SR2043 over Howards Creek
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2035 · Structure no. 000000000350101
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2043 over Howards Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR2043 over Howards Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2043 over Howards Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2043 over Howards 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 SR2043 over Howards Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2043 over Howards Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR2043 over Howards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.