US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1302 · Structure no. 000000001930038
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US421 over S.Prong Lewis Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.