US Bridges

Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 150E.JCT.TURNPIKE R · Structure no. 000000000510273

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesBranson Street
CrossesUS401 Bus. NC87
Location150E.JCT.TURNPIKE R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.05255, -78.89386
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2016)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87 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 2021.

How much traffic does Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Branson Street over US401 Bus. NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.