US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 250 Ft. N. Jct. SR1880 · Structure no. 000000000350033
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US321 Bus over Pinch Gut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.