US421 Byp Sbl over Nc 268
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.NC16 · Structure no. 000000001930770
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 Byp Sbl over Nc 268 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Byp Sbl over Nc 268 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 Byp Sbl over Nc 268 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 Byp Sbl over Nc 268 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 Byp Sbl over Nc 268 carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US421 Byp Sbl over Nc 268?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US421 Byp Sbl over Nc 268?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.