US Bridges

SR2209 over Duharts Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2439 · Structure no. 000000000710017

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2209 over Duharts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2209 over Duharts Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2209
CrossesDuharts Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2439
RouteState Highway 2209
Coordinates35.24263, -81.09303
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic17,200 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 SR2209 over Duharts Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2209 over Duharts 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2209 over Duharts Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2209 over Duharts Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2209 over Duharts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.