US Bridges

US301 over Fishing Creek Overflow

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Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.S.OF SR1225 · Structure no. 000000000830017

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Fishing Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 over Fishing Creek Overflow in Halifax 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesFishing Creek Overflow
Location0.4MI.S.OF SR1225
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.1534, -77.69273
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Overflow built?

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

What condition is US301 over Fishing Creek Overflow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US301 over Fishing Creek Overflow carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Fishing Creek Overflow?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over Fishing Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.