US421 Nbl over Lewis Fork Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1307 · Structure no. 000000001930055
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 387 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 Nbl over Lewis Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl over Lewis Fork Creek in Wilkes 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 Nbl over Lewis Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 Nbl over 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 Nbl over Lewis Fork Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421 Nbl over Lewis Fork Creek?
The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US421 Nbl over Lewis Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.