Us221 over Us421

Good Condition4 years old5,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
LocationInt Us221 And Us421
CarriesUs221
CrossesUs421
Coordinates36.23657, -81.50869

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length182.7 ft (55.7 m)
Max Span91.9 ft (28 m)
Deck Width60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Deck Area1030.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built2022

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,250 (2021)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001890386

Nearby Bridges

Us221 421 over Gap Creek 0.1 mi Fair Us421/us221 over Gap Creek 0.1 mi Good Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 421 0.7 mi Poor Sr1507 over Gap Creek 0.7 mi Fair Us221 over Ut To Gap Creek 1.0 mi Good Blue Ridge Parkway over Nc Route 1505 1.5 mi Good Sr1100 over Gap Creek 1.7 mi Poor Sr1505 over Stony Fork Creek 2.3 mi Good Deep Gap Estates D over Gap Creek 2.4 mi Fair Sr1362 over Ut To Stony Fork Creek 2.5 mi Poor