Us221(closed) over North Fork Catawba River
Fair Condition88 years old2,900 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Location | .2 Mi.n.jct.sr1570 |
| Carries | Us221(closed) |
| Crosses | North Fork Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.87504, -81.94260 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 4 (Poor) |
| Scour Critical | 3 — Scour critical |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Concrete |
| Design | Tee Beam |
| Total Length | 73.8 ft (22.5 m) |
| Max Span | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
| Deck Width | 26.9 ft (8.2 m) |
| Deck Area | 184.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 2 |
| Year Built | 1938 (reconstructed 1941) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 2,900 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 14% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 225 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 12 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000001110119 |