US Bridges

US401 over Crooked Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000690006

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Crooked Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS401
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1103
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates36.01259, -78.61264
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401 over Crooked 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US401 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US401 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.