Old Vineyard RD SW over US421
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000670220
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Vineyard RD SW over US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Vineyard RD SW over US421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Vineyard RD SW over US421 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Old Vineyard RD SW over US421 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 Old Vineyard RD SW over US421 carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Vineyard RD SW over US421?
The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Vineyard RD SW over US421?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.