US70 US321 over Cline Creek
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1164 · Structure no. 000000000350290
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 US321 over Cline Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US70 US321 over Cline Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 US321 over Cline Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 US321 over Cline Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US70 US321 over Cline Creek carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 US321 over Cline Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US70 US321 over Cline Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.