US Bridges

US221 Sbl over Floyds Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR2125 · Structure no. 000000001610055

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US221 Sbl over Floyds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 Sbl over Floyds Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS221 Sbl
CrossesFloyds Creek
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR2125
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24589, -81.8675
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US221 Sbl over Floyds Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US221 Sbl over Floyds 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US221 Sbl over Floyds Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US221 Sbl over Floyds Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US221 Sbl over Floyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.