US Bridges

US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1437 · Structure no. 000000000470042

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX is a concrete tee beam carrying US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS701BYP NC130
CrossesW.Main St. CSX
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1437
RouteU.S. Route 701
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.32244, -78.70777
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US701BYP NC130 over W.Main St. CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.