US401 over Lower Little River
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC217 · Structure no. 000000000510060
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 over Lower Little River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Lower Little River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 over Lower Little River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US401 over Lower Little River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Lower Little River?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US401 over Lower Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.