US Bridges

US701 NC41/53S over Turnbull Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1511 · Structure no. 000000000170054

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 NC41/53S over Turnbull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US701 NC41/53S over Turnbull Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS701 NC41/53S
CrossesTurnbull Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1511
RouteU.S. Route 701
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.64716, -78.55659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701 NC41/53S 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 July 2023.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US701 NC41/53S over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.