Us321 Sbl over Gunpowder Creek

Fair Condition72 years old14,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaldwell
Location.2 Mi.n.jct.sr1127
CarriesUs321 Sbl
CrossesGunpowder Creek
Coordinates35.85042, -81.47855

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length157.8 ft (48.1 m)
Max Span51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area485.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

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

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000270033

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