Us321 Nbl over Henry Fork River

Fair Condition29 years old17,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. Nc10
CarriesUs321 Nbl
CrossesHenry Fork River
Coordinates35.64342, -81.30352

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length535.8 ft (163.3 m)
Max Span159.8 ft (48.7 m)
Deck Width41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Area2041.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1997

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000350325

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