US401BUS over Branson Creek
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1168 · Structure no. 000000000510246
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401BUS over Branson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401BUS over Branson Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 74 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401BUS over Branson Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US401BUS over Branson Creek 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 US401BUS over Branson Creek carry?
About 31,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401BUS over Branson Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US401BUS over Branson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.