US Bridges

US401 over Jordans Creek

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1429 · Structure no. 000000001650033

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Jordans Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 over Jordans Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS401
CrossesJordans Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1429
RouteU.S. Route 401
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.81708, -79.42411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US401 over Jordans Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401 over Jordans Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US401 over Jordans Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Jordans Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US401 over Jordans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.