US Bridges

US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs Creek

Good

Lee County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT US421 · Structure no. 000000001050140

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,333 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,666 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS421 NC87N.RAMP
CrossesCarrs Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT US421
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.447, -79.11739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,333 (2021)
Projected traffic18,666 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs 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 2023.

How much traffic does US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs Creek carry?

About 9,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US421 NC87N.RAMP over Carrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.