US701BUS over Mollie Branch
FairColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1953 · Structure no. 000000000470003
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US701BUS over Mollie Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US701BUS over Mollie Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US701BUS over Mollie Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US701BUS over Mollie Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US701BUS over Mollie Branch carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US701BUS over Mollie Branch?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US701BUS over Mollie Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.