US Bridges

US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.17 Mi.N. JCT SR170 · Structure no. 000000000470017

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS701BUS
CrossesUS74BYP US76BYP
Location0.17 Mi.N. JCT SR170
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates34.35073, -78.70247
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP 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 2024.

How much traffic does US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US701BUS over US74BYP US76BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.