US Bridges

US421 Sbl over SR1300

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1314 · Structure no. 000000001970207

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Sbl over SR1300 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Sbl over SR1300 in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS421 Sbl
CrossesSR1300
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1314
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.13879, -80.86583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2015)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 Sbl over SR1300 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 Sbl over SR1300 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US421 Sbl over SR1300 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421 Sbl over SR1300?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Sbl over SR1300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.