US Bridges

SR1107 over US321

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.US321A · Structure no. 000000000270012

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1107 over US321 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1107 over US321 in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 72 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSR1107
CrossesUS321
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.US321A
RouteState Highway 1107
Coordinates35.80008, -81.42408
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1107 over US321 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR1107 over US321 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1107 over US321 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1107 over US321?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1107 over US321?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.