US Bridges

US421 Nbl over North Deep Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1711 · Structure no. 000000001970088

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Nbl over North Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl over North Deep Creek 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS421 Nbl
CrossesNorth Deep Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1711
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.11551, -80.55746
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2021)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 Nbl over North Deep Creek built?

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

What condition is US421 Nbl over North 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US421 Nbl over North Deep Creek carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421 Nbl over North Deep Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Nbl over North Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.