US Bridges

US501 over Marlowe Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1601 · Structure no. 000000001450218

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US501 over Marlowe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US501 over Marlowe 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS501
CrossesMarlowe Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1601
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates36.41012, -78.96996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US501 over Marlowe Creek built?

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

What condition is US501 over Marlowe 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US501 over Marlowe Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US501 over Marlowe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US501 over Marlowe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.