SR2959 over US321
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. NC127 · Structure no. 000000000350066
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 307 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2959 over US321 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2959 over US321 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR2959 over US321 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2959 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR2959 over US321 carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2959 over US321?
The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR2959 over US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.