US Bridges

US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway

Good

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.S.JCT.US17 North · Structure no. 000000001290028

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS421 SR1140
CrossesGrnfd. Lake Spillway
Location0.8 MI.S.JCT.US17 North
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates34.21228, -77.94567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2021)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US421 SR1140 over Grnfd. Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.