US Bridges

Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.12 Mi. W. Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000000510222

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRowan Street
CrossesUS401 Bus NC87
Location0.12 Mi. W. Jct. NC24
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.06092, -78.89166
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Rowan Street over US401 Bus NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.