Nc127 over Catawba River

Fair Condition58 years old19,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. Sr1351
CarriesNc127
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.80241, -81.30444

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length940.9 ft (286.8 m)
Max Span190.0 ft (57.9 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area3183.5 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,500 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000350091

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