SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2201 · Structure no. 000000000710306
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 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 6 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 June 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR2003 over South Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.