US221 over Pepper Creek
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1564 · Structure no. 000000001110112
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 over Pepper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US221 over Pepper Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 over Pepper Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 over Pepper 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US221 over Pepper Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US221 over Pepper Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US221 over Pepper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.