SR2446 over Catawba Creek
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2200 · Structure no. 000000000710432
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2446 over Catawba Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2446 over Catawba Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2446 over Catawba Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2446 over Catawba 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR2446 over Catawba Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2446 over Catawba Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns SR2446 over Catawba Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.