Us421n over Bear Creek

Fair Condition55 years old7,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. Sr2333
CarriesUs421n
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates35.61256, -79.34382

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length203.7 ft (62.1 m)
Max Span84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area875.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 2007)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000370008

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