US Bridges

US401BUS. over Cross Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC24 · Structure no. 000000000510009

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401BUS. over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401BUS. over Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS401BUS.
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC24
RouteU.S. Route 401
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06364, -78.88927
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2018)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US401BUS. over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401BUS. over Cross Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US401BUS. over Cross Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401BUS. over Cross Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US401BUS. over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.