US Bridges

US301 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N. of JCT NC33 · Structure no. 000000001270168

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 over CSX Railroad in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.9 MI N. of JCT NC33
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12017, -77.70567
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2012)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 over CSX Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US301 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US301 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.