US Bridges

US401 over Bones Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1102 · Structure no. 000000000510291

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Bones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Bones Creek 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS401
CrossesBones Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1102
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates35.02776, -79.04022
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2022)
Projected traffic82,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US401 over Bones Creek built?

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

What condition is US401 over Bones 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 2024.

How much traffic does US401 over Bones Creek carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Bones Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US401 over Bones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.