Countryside Dr.Sw over US321
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · .25 MI.E.JCT.US321A · Structure no. 000000000270049
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1993 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Countryside Dr.Sw over US321 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Countryside Dr.Sw over US321 in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Countryside Dr.Sw over US321 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Countryside Dr.Sw 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Countryside Dr.Sw over US321 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Countryside Dr.Sw over US321?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Countryside Dr.Sw over US321?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.