US401 over Sandy Creek
PoorFranklin County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. SR1405 · Structure no. 000000000690056
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US401 over Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 over Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US401 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US401 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.