US Bridges

US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.S. Jct. US401 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000510290

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS401S
CrossesAberdeen Rockfish
Location0.6 Mi.S. Jct. US401 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates35.02941, -79.03269
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2021)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish 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 US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US401S over Aberdeen Rockfish?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.