US21 over Brush Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000050010
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US21 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US21 over Brush Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US21 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US21 over Brush 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US21 over Brush Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US21 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US21 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.