Us321 Nbl over Gunpowder Creek

Fair Condition57 years old14,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
Location.2 Mi.n.jct.sr1127
CarriesUs321 Nbl
CrossesGunpowder Creek
Coordinates35.85050, -81.47841

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length172.9 ft (52.7 m)
Max Span55.8 ft (17 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area679.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1969 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,750 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000270032

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