US Bridges

US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001610027

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS221A
CrossesSec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1003
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23864, -81.76664
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US221A over Sec. Broad Rvr. Priv.Dr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.