US221B over Ut to Catawba River
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110092
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221B over Ut to Catawba River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US221B over Ut to Catawba River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221B over Ut to Catawba River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221B over Ut to Catawba 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does US221B over Ut to Catawba River carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US221B over Ut to Catawba River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US221B over Ut to Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.