US321 Sbl over Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000710070
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Sbl over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Sbl over Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,500 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 Sbl over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 Sbl over Long 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 Long Creek carry?
About 24,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US321 Sbl over Long Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US321 Sbl over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.