US421S over Fishing Creek
GoodNew Hanover County, North Carolina · 2.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR 2115 · Structure no. 000000001290217
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 562 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421S over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US421S over Fishing Creek in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421S over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421S over Fishing Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US421S over Fishing Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421S over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US421S over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.