US Bridges

SR1001(CLOSED) over US421

PoorClosed to traffic

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000000670138

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001(CLOSED) over US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1001(CLOSED) over US421 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSR1001(CLOSED)
CrossesUS421
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1301
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates36.10088, -80.46873
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001(CLOSED) over US421 built?

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

What condition is SR1001(CLOSED) over US421 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001(CLOSED) over US421 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1001(CLOSED) over US421?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001(CLOSED) over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.