US Bridges

SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.US221B · Structure no. 000000001110352

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1301
CrossesUS 221 Nc 226
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.US221B
RouteState Highway 1301
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69897, -82.03158
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1996)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226 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 SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1301 over US 221 Nc 226?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.