US Bridges

US701 over I95

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.13 Mi. N. Jct. SR1009 · Structure no. 000000001010067

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701 over I95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS701
CrossesI95
Location0.13 Mi. N. Jct. SR1009
RouteU.S. Route 701
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45758, -78.38922
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2021)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US701 over I95 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US701 over I95 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US701 over I95 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US701 over I95?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US701 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.