US421 over Fish Dam Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.NC16 · Structure no. 000000001930058
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 over Fish Dam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421 over Fish Dam Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 over Fish Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US421 over Fish Dam 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US421 over Fish Dam Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US421 over Fish Dam Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns US421 over Fish Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.