US Bridges

US301N.BYP over Maple Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S of JCT US64BUS · Structure no. 000000001270166

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301N.BYP over Maple Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US301N.BYP over Maple Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301N.BYP
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.7 MI S of JCT US64BUS
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94868, -77.82894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2022)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US301N.BYP over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301N.BYP over Maple 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US301N.BYP over Maple Creek carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US301N.BYP over Maple Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US301N.BYP over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.