US221 over Gap Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 50 South of Jct. SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000090539
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 over Gap Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 over Gap Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 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 US221 over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 over Gap 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US221 over Gap Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US221 over Gap Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US221 over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.