US Bridges

US421 Nbl over SR1125

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. US21 · Structure no. 000000001970225

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Nbl over SR1125 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Nbl over SR1125 in Yadkin 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS421 Nbl
CrossesSR1125
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. US21
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.11919, -80.79358
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 Nbl over SR1125 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 Nbl over SR1125 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US421 Nbl over SR1125 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421 Nbl over SR1125?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Nbl over SR1125?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.