US21 over Fourth Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000970068
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US21 over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US21 over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US21 over Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US21 over Fourth 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does US21 over Fourth Creek carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US21 over Fourth Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US21 over Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.