US Bridges

SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv

FairPosted for load

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2565 · Structure no. 000000000710007

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2014
CrossesUt to S Fork Catawba Riv
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2565
RouteState Highway 2014
Coordinates35.24098, -81.06382
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2014 over Ut to S Fork Catawba Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.