US Bridges

SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2201 · Structure no. 000000000710181

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2003
CrossesSouth Fork Catawba River
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2201
RouteState Highway 2003
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30839, -81.10684
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River 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 SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.