US Bridges

US301 NC125 NC903 over Quankey Creek

Good

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N. of Jct. NC561 · Structure no. 000000000830010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 NC125 NC903 over Quankey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 NC125 NC903 over Quankey Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301 NC125 NC903
CrossesQuankey Creek
Location0.2 Mi.N. of Jct. NC561
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.31854, -77.59504
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC125 NC903 over Quankey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 NC125 NC903 over Quankey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US301 NC125 NC903 over Quankey Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US301 NC125 NC903 over Quankey Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US301 NC125 NC903 over Quankey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.