US21 over Glade Creek
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000050022
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US21 over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US21 over Glade Creek in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US21 over Glade Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US21 over Glade 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US21 over Glade Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US21 over Glade Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US21 over Glade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.