US401 over Puppy Creek
FairHoke County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1411 · Structure no. 000000000930010
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Puppy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Puppy Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Puppy Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US401 over Puppy 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 over Puppy Creek carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Puppy Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US401 over Puppy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.