US221 over Prathers Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.NC113 · Structure no. 000000000050009
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 over Prathers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US221 over Prathers Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 over Prathers Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 over Prathers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US221 over Prathers Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US221 over Prathers Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US221 over Prathers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.