US Bridges

US701 NC41 over Ut to Cape Fear River

Fair

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.NC53 · Structure no. 000000000170200

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 NC41 over Ut to Cape Fear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701 NC41 over Ut to Cape Fear River in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS701 NC41
CrossesUt to Cape Fear River
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.NC53
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates34.64268, -78.5949
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 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 over Ut to Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701 NC41 over Ut to Cape Fear River 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 US701 NC41 over Ut to Cape Fear River carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US701 NC41 over Ut to Cape Fear River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US701 NC41 over Ut to Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.