US Bridges

NC801 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1410 · Structure no. 000000000590038

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC801 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying NC801 over Cedar Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC801
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1410
RouteState Highway 801
Coordinates36.01591, -80.54159
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC801 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC801 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC801 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC801 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.