US Bridges

US421 Sbl over US21

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1137 · Structure no. 000000001970228

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Sbl over US21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Sbl over US21 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS421 Sbl
CrossesUS21
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1137
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.11622, -80.77212
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US21 built?

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

What condition is US421 Sbl over US21 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 2021.

How much traffic does US421 Sbl over US21 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421 Sbl over US21?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Sbl over US21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.