US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2416 · Structure no. 000000000710033
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek carry?
About 5,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US321 Sbl over Crowders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.