NC127 over Henry Fork River
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US321 · Structure no. 000000000350342
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC127 over Henry Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC127 over Henry Fork River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC127 over Henry Fork River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC127 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 NC127 over Henry Fork River carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC127 over Henry Fork River?
The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns NC127 over Henry Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.