US Bridges

SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US321 · Structure no. 000000000710030

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2412
CrossesUt to Crowders Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US321
RouteState Highway 2412
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20437, -81.19658
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2412 over Ut to Crowders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.