US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek
PoorAvery County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1545 · Structure no. 000000000110164
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns US221BYP NC181 over Grandmother Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.