US Bridges

US301 NC96 over Neuse River

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR1343 · Structure no. 000000001010070

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
315 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 NC96 over Neuse River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 NC96 over Neuse River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1951, 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301 NC96
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR1343
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48162, -78.36942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 NC96 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US301 NC96 over Neuse River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US301 NC96 over Neuse River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US301 NC96 over Neuse River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US301 NC96 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.