US Bridges

US421 Nbl over SR2402

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR2303 · Structure no. 000000001930768

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Nbl over SR2402 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl over SR2402 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 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS421 Nbl
CrossesSR2402
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR2303
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.14264, -80.89448
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2021)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 Nbl over SR2402 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 Nbl over SR2402 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US421 Nbl over SR2402 carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421 Nbl over SR2402?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Nbl over SR2402?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.