US Bridges

US701 over Long Branch

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1527 · Structure no. 000000000170068

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US701 over Long Branch in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS701
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1527
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates34.75938, -78.41178
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2019)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701 over Long Branch 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does US701 over Long Branch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US701 over Long Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US701 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.