US401 Bus. over Big Rockfish Creek
FairHoke County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1482 · Structure no. 000000000930001
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 Bus. over Big Rockfish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US401 Bus. over Big Rockfish Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bus. over Big Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 Bus. over Big Rockfish 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 2025.
How much traffic does US401 Bus. over Big Rockfish Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US401 Bus. over Big Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US401 Bus. over Big Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.