US221 over Pond Branch
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1560 · Structure no. 000000001110130
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 over Pond Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US221 over Pond Branch in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 over Pond Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 over Pond Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US221 over Pond Branch carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US221 over Pond Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US221 over Pond Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.