US Bridges

SR1401 over Mussel Run Creek

Good

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT SR1400 · Structure no. 000000000790032

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1401 over Mussel Run Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1401 over Mussel Run Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1401
CrossesMussel Run Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR1400
RouteState Highway 1401
Coordinates35.45797, -77.55858
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1401 over Mussel Run Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1401 over Mussel Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1401 over Mussel Run Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1401 over Mussel Run Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1401 over Mussel Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.