US Bridges

Main Avenue over NC127

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1MI. W. JCT SR1314 · Structure no. 000000000350075

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Avenue over NC127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Avenue over NC127 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Avenue
CrossesNC127
Location0.1MI. W. JCT SR1314
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.73259, -81.33422
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Main Avenue over NC127 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Avenue over NC127 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Main Avenue over NC127 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main Avenue over NC127?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Main Avenue over NC127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.