US321 over Little Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.NC275 · Structure no. 000000000710342
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 over Little Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US321 over Little Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 over Little Long Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US321 over Little Long Creek carry?
About 40,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US321 over Little Long Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns US321 over Little Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.