Closed (was Us321) over South Fork Catawba River

Poor Condition95 years old6,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location6.2mi.n.jct.nc275
CarriesClosed (was Us321)
CrossesSouth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.39738, -81.20360

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length513.8 ft (156.6 m)
Max Span151.9 ft (46.3 m)
Deck Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Deck Area1362.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1931

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,900 (1991)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection822
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710095

Nearby Bridges

Us321 Bus over S.fork Catawba River 0.0 mi Fair Sr1607 over Sulphur Branch 0.1 mi Fair Sr1607 over Us321 0.3 mi Good Us321 over Sulphur Branch 0.4 mi Fair Sr1812 over Abandoned Railroad 0.4 mi Fair Us321 Nbl over South Fork Catawba River 0.4 mi Fair Us321 Sbl over S.fork Catawba River 0.4 mi Fair Us321 Bus over Us321 0.4 mi Good Sr1607 over S.fork Catawba River 1.3 mi Fair Sr1607 over Us321 1.3 mi Fair