US421N over Bear Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2333 · Structure no. 000000000370008
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421N over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421N over Bear Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US421N over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US421N over Bear Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US421N over Bear Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421N over Bear Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US421N over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.