US Bridges

NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2413 · Structure no. 000000001550122

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC41
CrossesCotton Mill Branch
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2413
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.61489, -79.0179
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC41 over Cotton Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.