US Bridges

US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.12 MI.S.JCT.SR1136 · Structure no. 000000001610657

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS221 Nbl
CrossesCc & O RR
Location0.12 MI.S.JCT.SR1136
RouteU.S. Route 221
Coordinates35.24931, -81.87203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR built?

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

What condition is US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US221 Nbl over Cc & O RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.