US Bridges

NC801 over I40

Good

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000590037

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC801 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC801 over I40 in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC801
CrossesI40
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. US158
RouteState Highway 801
Coordinates36.0071, -80.44152
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2022)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC801 over I40 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC801 over I40 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 NC801 over I40 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC801 over I40?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns NC801 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.