US221 Sbl over South Fork New River
FairAshe County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000090010
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 Sbl over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 Sbl over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 Sbl over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 Sbl 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US221 Sbl over South Fork New River carry?
About 4,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US221 Sbl over South Fork New River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US221 Sbl over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.