Us321 Bus over Smyre Creek

Poor Condition104 years old9,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. Sr1927
CarriesUs321 Bus
CrossesSmyre Creek
Coordinates35.63602, -81.22379

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area200.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1922 (reconstructed 1955)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000350081

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