US701 over Browns Creek
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. of Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000170003
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US701 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701 over Browns Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US701 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US701 over Browns Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US701 over Browns Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US701 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US701 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.