US401 over Upper Little River
FairHarnett County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.S. of JCT.SR2061 · Structure no. 000000000850024
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Upper Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US401 over Upper Little River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Upper Little River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 over Upper Little River 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 Upper Little River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Upper Little River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US401 over Upper Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.