US321 Bus over US321
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1279 · Structure no. 000000001090267
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US321 Bus over US321 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Bus over US321 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 79 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US321 Bus over US321 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US321 Bus over US321 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 US321 carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US321 Bus over US321?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US321 Bus over US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.