US221 Nbl over Broad River
FairRutherford County, North Carolina · 0.2M. N. Jct. SR2102 · Structure no. 000000001610655
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 534 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 Nbl over Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 Nbl over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221 Nbl over Broad River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 Nbl over Broad River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US221 Nbl over Broad River carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US221 Nbl over Broad River?
The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US221 Nbl over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.