US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow
FairBladen County, North Carolina · 0.7MI N JCT NC87 · Structure no. 000000000170030
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 391 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow?
The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US701NBL/NC41EB over Cape Fear River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.