US Bridges

US501N.BYP over Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1524 · Structure no. 000000001450217

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US501N.BYP over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US501N.BYP over Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS501N.BYP
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1524
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates36.41911, -78.95012
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US501N.BYP over Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US501N.BYP over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US501N.BYP over Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US501N.BYP over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US501N.BYP over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.