US Bridges

US301 NC96 over CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT US701 &US301 · Structure no. 000000001010037

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 NC96 over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 NC96 over CSX RR in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301 NC96
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.2 MI N JCT US701 &US301
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46142, -78.3894
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 NC96 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US301 NC96 over CSX RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US301 NC96 over CSX RR carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US301 NC96 over CSX RR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US301 NC96 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.