US Bridges

US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.06 MI E JCT SR3418 · Structure no. 000000000811435

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS421S.RAMP
CrossesBig Alamance Creek
Location0.06 MI E JCT SR3418
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.98131, -79.73733
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2019)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US421S.RAMP over Big Alamance Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.