US Bridges

US401BUS. over CSX RR

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT NC24 · Structure no. 000000000510063

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401BUS. over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401BUS. over CSX RR 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 5 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 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS401BUS.
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.3 MI N JCT NC24
RouteU.S. Route 401
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06554, -78.88735
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US401BUS. over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is US401BUS. over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

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

How long is US401BUS. over CSX RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US401BUS. over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.