US Bridges

US701BYP. over SR1839

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI N JCT NC24 · Structure no. 000000001630047

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701BYP. over SR1839 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701BYP. over SR1839 in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS701BYP.
CrossesSR1839
Location1.0 MI N JCT NC24
RouteU.S. Route 701
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.00872, -78.33898
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US701BYP. over SR1839 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701BYP. over SR1839 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US701BYP. over SR1839 carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US701BYP. over SR1839?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US701BYP. over SR1839?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.