US421 Nbl over Sandy Creek
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 3.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001510121
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 Nbl over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl over Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Nbl over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 Nbl over Sandy Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US421 Nbl over Sandy Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421 Nbl over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US421 Nbl over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.