US501 over Marlowes Creek
FairPerson County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001450047
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US501 over Marlowes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US501 over Marlowes Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US501 over Marlowes Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is US501 over Marlowes 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US501 over Marlowes Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US501 over Marlowes Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US501 over Marlowes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.