US321 over Frye Creek
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000000350296
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 over Frye Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US321 over Frye Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 68 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 over Frye Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US321 over Frye 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 US321 over Frye Creek carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US321 over Frye Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US321 over Frye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.