US301 NC96 over Black Creek
FairJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US701 · Structure no. 000000001010056
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US301 NC96 over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US301 NC96 over Black Creek 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.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US301 NC96 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is US301 NC96 over Black 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 2024.
How much traffic does US301 NC96 over Black Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US301 NC96 over Black Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US301 NC96 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.