US Bridges

US221A over Clinchfield RR

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1904 · Structure no. 000000001610089

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US221A over Clinchfield RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US221A over Clinchfield RR in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS221A
CrossesClinchfield RR
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1904
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30218, -81.85517
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2021)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US221A over Clinchfield RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US221A over Clinchfield RR 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 Clinchfield RR carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US221A over Clinchfield RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US221A over Clinchfield RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.