Us321 Sbl over Henry Fork River

Fair Condition50 years old20,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. Sr2583
CarriesUs321 Sbl
CrossesHenry Fork River
Coordinates35.70005, -81.35181

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length526.9 ft (160.6 m)
Max Span105.0 ft (32 m)
Deck Width50.5 ft (15.4 m)
Deck Area2473.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000350005

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