US Bridges

US321 Nbl over NC10

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2019 · Structure no. 000000000350323

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US321 Nbl over NC10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Nbl over NC10 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS321 Nbl
CrossesNC10
Location1.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2019
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates35.63623, -81.29791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 48 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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2013)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US321 Nbl over NC10 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US321 Nbl over NC10 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 US321 Nbl over NC10 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US321 Nbl over NC10?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US321 Nbl over NC10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.