US 501 over Shoe Heel Creek
GoodRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S. of Jct. SR 1107 · Structure no. 000000001550067
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 501 over Shoe Heel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 501 over Shoe Heel Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 501 over Shoe Heel Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 501 over Shoe Heel 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 501 over Shoe Heel Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 501 over Shoe Heel Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 501 over Shoe Heel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.