US421B over Reddies River
PoorWilkes County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR1500 · Structure no. 000000001930012
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421B over Reddies River is a concrete tee beam carrying US421B over Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US421B over Reddies River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is US421B over Reddies River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US421B over Reddies River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US421B over Reddies River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US421B over Reddies River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.