US Bridges

SR2003 over Long Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. W. Jct. SR2200 · Structure no. 000000000710168

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2003 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2003 over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR2003
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.35 Mi. W. Jct. SR2200
RouteState Highway 2003
Coordinates35.30808, -81.11755
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 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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR2003 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2003 over Long 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 SR2003 over Long Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2003 over Long Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2003 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.