US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows
FairNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 6.0 Mi. S. Jct. Nc 132 · Structure no. 000000001290030
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 2,060 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,060 ft (627.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows 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 2024.
How much traffic does US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows?
The structure is 2,060 ft (627.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US421 over Spencer Farlow DR Snows?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.