US Bridges

US421 Nbl over US601

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1150 · Structure no. 000000001970069

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Nbl over US601 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl over US601 in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS421 Nbl
CrossesUS601
Location.8 MI.N.JCT.SR1150
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyYadkin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11916, -80.66014
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2021)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 Nbl over US601 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US421 Nbl over US601 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 US421 Nbl over US601 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US421 Nbl over US601?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Nbl over US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.