US701 over I40
FairSampson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1776 · Structure no. 000000001630395
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US701 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701 over I40 in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US701 over I40 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US701 over I40 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US701 over I40 carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US701 over I40?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US701 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.