US Bridges

US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1511 · Structure no. 000000000170052

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS701 NC41/53 Nbl
CrossesTurnbull Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1511
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates34.64699, -78.55654
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US701 NC41/53 Nbl over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.