US Bridges

SR2424 over Crowders Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2423 · Structure no. 000000000710027

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2424 over Crowders Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2424 over Crowders Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2424
CrossesCrowders Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2423
RouteState Highway 2424
Coordinates35.15869, -81.18007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2012)
Projected traffic1,540 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 SR2424 over Crowders Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2424 over Crowders 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR2424 over Crowders Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2424 over Crowders Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2424 over Crowders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.