US Bridges

US401 over Rockfish Creek

Fair

Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1302 · Structure no. 000000000930005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Rockfish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US401 over Rockfish Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS401
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1302
RouteU.S. Route 401
CountyHoke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99951, -79.21476
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2019)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US401 over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does US401 over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US401 over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.