US Bridges

SR2024 over Potts Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000350283

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2024 over Potts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2024 over Potts Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2024
CrossesPotts Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1008
RouteState Highway 2024
Coordinates35.58424, -81.32305
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 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 SR2024 over Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2024 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2024 over Potts Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2024 over Potts Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2024 over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.