US Bridges

NC268 Byp over US21 Byp

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .12 MI.W.JCT.SR1143 · Structure no. 000000001710040

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC268 Byp over US21 Byp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC268 Byp over US21 Byp in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesNC268 Byp
CrossesUS21 Byp
Location.12 MI.W.JCT.SR1143
RouteState Highway 268
Coordinates36.27593, -80.83961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC268 Byp over US21 Byp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC268 Byp over US21 Byp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC268 Byp over US21 Byp carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC268 Byp over US21 Byp?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns NC268 Byp over US21 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.