US Bridges

US321 Nbl over SR1262

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001090271

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US321 Nbl over SR1262 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US321 Nbl over SR1262 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS321 Nbl
CrossesSR1262
Location1.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC27
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates35.46247, -81.21966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2021)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US321 Nbl over SR1262 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US321 Nbl over SR1262 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US321 Nbl over SR1262 carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US321 Nbl over SR1262?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US321 Nbl over SR1262?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.