US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River
FairClosed to trafficMcDowell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1570 · Structure no. 000000001110119
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River is a concrete tee beam carrying US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River 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 2025.
How much traffic does US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US221(CLOSED) over North Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.