US Bridges

SR2200 over Catawba Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.03 Mi. W. Jct. SR3217 · Structure no. 000000000710435

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2200 over Catawba Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2200 over Catawba Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR2200
CrossesCatawba Creek
Location0.03 Mi. W. Jct. SR3217
RouteState Highway 2200
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23105, -81.13499
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2200 over Catawba Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2200 over Catawba Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR2200 over Catawba Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2200 over Catawba Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2200 over Catawba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.