US Bridges

SR2012 over Clark Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2013 · Structure no. 000000000350120

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2012 over Clark Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2012 over Clark Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2012
CrossesClark Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR2013
RouteState Highway 2012
Coordinates35.60855, -81.23066
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2013)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2012 over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2012 over Clark 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 SR2012 over Clark Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2012 over Clark Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2012 over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.