US421S NC87S over US421 Bus
FairLee County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001050136
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421S NC87S over US421 Bus is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421S NC87S over US421 Bus in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421S NC87S over US421 Bus built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421S NC87S over US421 Bus in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US421S NC87S over US421 Bus carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US421S NC87S over US421 Bus?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US421S NC87S over US421 Bus?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.