US221 over South Fork New River
FairAshe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000090004
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 over South Fork New River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US221 over South Fork New River carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US221 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US221 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.