US1 over Marks Creek
FairRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1999 · Structure no. 000000001530003
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US1 over Marks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US1 over Marks Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US1 over Marks Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is US1 over Marks 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US1 over Marks Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US1 over Marks Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US1 over Marks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.