US Bridges

SR2198 over Dutchmans Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000000710058

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2198 over Dutchmans Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2198 over Dutchmans Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2198
CrossesDutchmans Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC27
RouteState Highway 2198
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30164, -81.01596
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR2198 over Dutchmans Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2198 over Dutchmans 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2198 over Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2198 over Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR2198 over Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.