US Bridges

US421 Nbl over Yadkin River

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1570 · Structure no. 000000000670055

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
621 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Nbl over Yadkin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl over Yadkin River in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 621 ft (189.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS421 Nbl
CrossesYadkin River
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1570
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.10357, -80.50812
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length621 ft (189.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 Nbl over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 Nbl over Yadkin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US421 Nbl over Yadkin River carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421 Nbl over Yadkin River?

The structure is 621 ft (189.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Nbl over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.