US Bridges

US301 over Beech Swamp

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI S JCT NC481 · Structure no. 000000000830047

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Beech Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US301 over Beech Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 102 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesBeech Swamp
Location0.9 MI S JCT NC481
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.19231, -77.64987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 over Beech Swamp built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US301 over Beech Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US301 over Beech Swamp carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Beech Swamp?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over Beech Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.