US Bridges

SR2037 over Gutter Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.55 MI.W.JCT.SR2040 · Structure no. 000000001190143

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2037 over Gutter Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR2037 over Gutter Branch in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2037
CrossesGutter Branch
Location0.55 MI.W.JCT.SR2040
RouteState Highway 2037
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31672, -80.9112
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic350 (2000)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
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 SR2037 over Gutter Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2037 over Gutter Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR2037 over Gutter Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2037 over Gutter Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2037 over Gutter Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.