US21 NB Ramp over Fourth Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · .0.1MI.E.JCT.US21 · Structure no. 000000000970566
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US21 NB Ramp over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US21 NB Ramp over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US21 NB Ramp over Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US21 NB Ramp 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 2024.
How much traffic does US21 NB Ramp over Fourth Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US21 NB Ramp over Fourth Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US21 NB Ramp over Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.