US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba River
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1812 · Structure no. 000000000710322
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 491 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US321 Bus over S.Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.