US Bridges

US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1374 · Structure no. 000000001450204

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS501
CrossesCp&l Railway Spur
Location0.6 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1374
RouteU.S. Route 501
CountyPerson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.52284, -78.90619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US501 over Cp&l Railway Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.