US321A over Blair Fork
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000270031
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321A over Blair Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US321A over Blair Fork in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321A over Blair Fork built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321A over Blair Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US321A over Blair Fork carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US321A over Blair Fork?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US321A over Blair Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.