US221B over Youngs Fork Creek
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110040
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221B over Youngs Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US221B over Youngs Fork Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221B over Youngs Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221B over Youngs Fork Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US221B over Youngs Fork Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US221B over Youngs Fork Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US221B over Youngs Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.