US221 over Second Broad River
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1786 · Structure no. 000000001110017
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 over Second Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 over Second Broad River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 over Second Broad River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 over Second Broad River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US221 over Second Broad River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US221 over Second Broad River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US221 over Second Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.