US Bridges

SR2036 over Potts Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000000450047

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2036 over Potts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2036 over Potts Creek in Cleveland 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2036
CrossesPotts Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 2036
Coordinates35.24764, -81.40011
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Potts Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2036 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2036 over Potts Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2036 over Potts Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR2036 over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.