US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1198 · Structure no. 000000001930070
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268 carry?
About 16,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US421 Nbl Byp. over NC268?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.