US Bridges

US301 over Black River Overflow

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1803 · Structure no. 000000000510143

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Black River Overflow is a concrete slab carrying US301 over Black River Overflow in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 107 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS301
CrossesBlack River Overflow
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR1803
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates35.22488, -78.65567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 over Black River Overflow built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is US301 over Black River Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does US301 over Black River Overflow carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Black River Overflow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over Black River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.