NC67 over US421
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000670227
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 239 ft
- 502 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC67 over US421 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC67 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 53,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,000 by 2040. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 115 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 NC67 over US421 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is NC67 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC67 over US421 carry?
About 53,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC67 over US421?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns NC67 over US421?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.