US Bridges

SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2490 · Structure no. 000000000710006

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2014
CrossesSouth Fork Catawba River
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2490
RouteState Highway 2014
Coordinates35.23597, -81.0659
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR2014 over South Fork Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.