Us321 over Watauga River
Fair Condition40 years old3,300 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| Location | 100 Ft.s.jct.sr1121 |
| Carries | Us321 |
| Crosses | Watauga River |
| Coordinates | 36.25520, -81.84966 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Prestressed Concrete |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 253.0 ft (77.1 m) |
| Max Span | 60.7 ft (18.5 m) |
| Deck Width | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
| Deck Area | 863.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 3,300 (2021) |
| Truck Traffic | 14% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 723 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000001890061 |