US Bridges

US401 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1319 · Structure no. 000000000850045

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
604 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS401 421 NC27 210
CrossesCape Fear River
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1319
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates35.40684, -78.81303
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2019)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River 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 2025.

How much traffic does US401 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US401 421 NC27 210 over Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.