US Bridges

NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl RR

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E.Jct. US301B Sbl · Structure no. 000000001270094

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,036 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl RR in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC97
CrossesUS301BUS.N Scl RR
Location0.1 Mi.E.Jct. US301B Sbl
RouteState Highway 97
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93619, -77.79788
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,036 ft (315.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl RR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl RR?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC97 over US301BUS.N Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.