US Bridges

US401 over Stewards Creek

Fair

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.JCT.SR2026 · Structure no. 000000000850016

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Stewards Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Stewards Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS401
CrossesStewards Creek
Location0.2MI.S.JCT.SR2026
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates35.29006, -78.77047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US401 over Stewards Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401 over Stewards Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US401 over Stewards Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Stewards Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US401 over Stewards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.