US321 Nbl over Henry Fork River
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC10 · Structure no. 000000000350325
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 536 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Nbl over Henry Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Nbl over Henry Fork River 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 536 ft (163.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 US321 Nbl over Henry Fork River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 Nbl over Henry Fork River 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 Nbl over Henry Fork River carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US321 Nbl over Henry Fork River?
The structure is 536 ft (163.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US321 Nbl over Henry Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.