US Bridges

US401 over Little Rockfish Creek

Fair

Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1418 · Structure no. 000000000930011

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Little Rockfish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Little Rockfish Creek in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS401
CrossesLittle Rockfish Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1418
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates35.03247, -79.08314
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2016)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US401 over Little Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US401 over Little 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 over Little Rockfish Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Little Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US401 over Little Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.