US Bridges

US301 over Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000510247

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US301 over Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 99 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS301
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1005
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates35.14475, -78.74177
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 over Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is US301 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US301 over Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US301 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.