Us321 over Beech Creek

Fair Condition74 years old1,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location50 Ft.s.jct.sr1314
CarriesUs321
CrossesBeech Creek
Coordinates36.26178, -81.89710

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area156.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1952

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,200 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000110002

Nearby Bridges

Sr1200 over Watauga River 0.9 mi Poor Sr1139 over Beech Creek 1.1 mi Fair Sr1202 over Watauga River 1.6 mi Poor Sr1153 over Beech Creek 1.8 mi Good Sr1202 over Beaverdam Creek 1.9 mi Fair Sr1123 over Laurel Creek 2.1 mi Fair Us321 over Laurel Creek 2.5 mi Fair Us321 over Watauga River 2.7 mi Fair Sr1126 over Beech Creek 2.9 mi Fair Sr1154 over Laurel Creek 2.9 mi Good