US Bridges

US701 over Williams Old Mill Br.

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000001630049

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 over Williams Old Mill Br. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US701 over Williams Old Mill Br. 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS701
CrossesWilliams Old Mill Br.
Location0.3 MI N. Jct. US421
RouteU.S. Route 701
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.01026, -78.33815
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 US701 over Williams Old Mill Br. built?

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

What condition is US701 over Williams Old Mill Br. 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 US701 over Williams Old Mill Br. carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US701 over Williams Old Mill Br.?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US701 over Williams Old Mill Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.