US421/US221 over Gap Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N.Jct.Old US421S · Structure no. 000000001890387
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421/US221 over Gap Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421/US221 over Gap Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421/US221 over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421/US221 over Gap Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US421/US221 over Gap Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421/US221 over Gap Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns US421/US221 over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.