US Bridges

SR1824 over US421

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2516 · Structure no. 000000000670313

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1824 over US421 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1824 over US421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1824
CrossesUS421
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2516
RouteState Highway 1824
Coordinates36.09364, -80.24319
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1824 over US421 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1824 over US421 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1824 over US421 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1824 over US421?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR1824 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.