NC127 over US321
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000350321
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC127 over US321 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC127 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC127 over US321 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC127 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 NC127 over US321 carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC127 over US321?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns NC127 over US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.