US 115/21 over Third Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1491 · Structure no. 000000000970038
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 115/21 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 115/21 over Third Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 115/21 over Third Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 115/21 over Third 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 115/21 over Third Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 115/21 over Third Creek?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 115/21 over Third Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.