US321 Bus over Little Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.NC275 · Structure no. 000000000710078
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Bus over Little Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US321 Bus over Little Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 Bus over Little Long Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 Bus over Little 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US321 Bus over Little Long Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US321 Bus over Little Long Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US321 Bus over Little Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.