US Bridges

US701 over Hannah Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 100S.JCT.US701&SR1179 · Structure no. 000000001010055

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 over Hannah Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US701 over Hannah Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS701
CrossesHannah Creek
Location100S.JCT.US701&SR1179
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates35.40332, -78.37528
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US701 over Hannah Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701 over Hannah 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 US701 over Hannah Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US701 over Hannah Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US701 over Hannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.