Us221 over Pepper Creek

Fair Condition74 years old7,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location.3 Mi.n.jct.sr1564
CarriesUs221
CrossesPepper Creek
Coordinates35.83094, -82.00539

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area290.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1952

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,700 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110112

Nearby Bridges

Sr1573 over North Fork Catawba River 0.3 mi Poor Sr1569 over Ut To N. Fork Catawba Rv 1.0 mi Fair Sr1569 over North Fork Catawba River 1.1 mi Good Sr1569 over Honeycutt Creek 1.1 mi Fair Us221 over Honeycutt Creek 1.2 mi Fair Sr1566 over Pepper Creek 1.6 mi Fair Sr1568 over Honeycutt Creek 1.7 mi Good Sr1560 over North Fork Catawba River 2.1 mi Poor Nc226a over Cox Creek 2.6 mi Fair Sr1568 over Honeycutt Creek 2.7 mi Fair