US Bridges

US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.N. of SR1146 · Structure no. 000000001630041

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS701B
CrossesUS421 & US701 Nbl
Location1.4 Mi.N. of SR1146
RouteU.S. Route 701
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.96528, -78.30522
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2019)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl 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 2024.

How much traffic does US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US701B over US421 & US701 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.