US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.S.JCT.SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001930772
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 289 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2040. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree carry?
About 4,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree?
The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US421 Sbl over S.Prong Lewis Fork Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.