US Bridges

US321 Sbl over SR1933

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1164 · Structure no. 000000000270370

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US321 Sbl over SR1933 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Sbl over SR1933 in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS321 Sbl
CrossesSR1933
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1164
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates35.8719, -81.50099
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2019)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US321 Sbl over SR1933 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US321 Sbl over SR1933 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does US321 Sbl over SR1933 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US321 Sbl over SR1933?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US321 Sbl over SR1933?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.