US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1252 · Structure no. 000000000270024
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek 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 US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m).
Who owns US321 over Little Gunpowder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.