US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek
FairYadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001970032
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 103 years old, older 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 5 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US21 over Ut to South Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.