US Bridges

US220A over Acw RR

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1340 · Structure no. 000000001230009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220A over Acw RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US220A over Acw RR in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 96 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS220A
CrossesAcw RR
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1340
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40211, -79.78414
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 US220A over Acw RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US220A over Acw RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US220A over Acw RR carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US220A over Acw RR?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US220A over Acw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.