US Bridges

US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1555 · Structure no. 000000001270300

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301 Bus.
CrossesHornbeam Branch
Location0.4 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1555
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97831, -77.78373
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2022)
Projected traffic19,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch 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 US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US301 Bus. over Hornbeam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.