US421 over Six Runs Creek
FairSampson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI S. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001630062
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 over Six Runs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 over Six Runs Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US421 over Six Runs Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 over Six Runs 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US421 over Six Runs Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US421 over Six Runs Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US421 over Six Runs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.