US Bridges

SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC10 · Structure no. 000000000350260

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River is a steel culvert carrying SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesSR1004
CrossesUt to Catawba River
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. NC10
RouteState Highway 1004
Coordinates35.70512, -81.07102
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1004 over Ut to Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.