Nc279 over Catawba Creek
Fair Condition47 years old8,400 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Location | 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. Nc273 |
| Carries | Nc279 |
| Crosses | Catawba Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.15143, -81.05811 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 480.0 ft (146.3 m) |
| Max Span | 143.7 ft (43.8 m) |
| Deck Width | 42.7 ft (13 m) |
| Deck Area | 1901.9 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 8,400 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 8% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 524 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000710001 |