US Bridges

NC801 over Dutchmans Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.02 Mi. N. Jct. SR1818 · Structure no. 000000000590013

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
254 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC801 over Dutchmans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC801 over Dutchmans Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesNC801
CrossesDutchmans Creek
Location0.02 Mi. N. Jct. SR1818
RouteState Highway 801
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85232, -80.47549
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC801 over Dutchmans Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC801 over Dutchmans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does NC801 over Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC801 over Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC801 over Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.