US321 Bus over Carpenters Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. N. Jct. SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001090048
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Bus over Carpenters Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US321 Bus over Carpenters Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 103 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bus over Carpenters Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US321 Bus over Carpenters 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US321 Bus over Carpenters Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US321 Bus over Carpenters Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US321 Bus over Carpenters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.