SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2515 · Structure no. 000000000710326
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR2490 over South Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.