US Bridges

US301 over Fishing Creek

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 3.3 Mi.N. of JCT.NC33 · Structure no. 000000000650023

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 over Fishing Creek in Edgecombe 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS301
CrossesFishing Creek
Location3.3 Mi.N. of JCT.NC33
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates36.15096, -77.69293
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is US301 over Fishing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US301 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.