US421S over Bear Creek
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR2129 · Structure no. 000000000370508
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421S over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421S over Bear Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 39 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421S over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421S over Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US421S over Bear Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421S over Bear Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US421S over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.