US21 over Free Nancy Branch
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000970063
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US21 over Free Nancy Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US21 over Free Nancy Branch in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US21 over Free Nancy Branch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US21 over Free Nancy Branch 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does US21 over Free Nancy Branch carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US21 over Free Nancy Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US21 over Free Nancy Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.