US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1307 · Structure no. 000000001930773
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 387 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek?
The structure is 387 ft (117.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 421SBL over Lewis Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.