US Bridges

SR2019 over US321

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000350319

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2019 over US321 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2019 over US321 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2019
CrossesUS321
Location1.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 2019
Coordinates35.61651, -81.28292
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2019 over US321 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2019 over US321 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR2019 over US321 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2019 over US321?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR2019 over US321?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.