US401 over Big Shoeheel Creek
FairScotland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1407 · Structure no. 000000001650041
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Big Shoeheel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Big Shoeheel 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Big Shoeheel Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 over Big Shoeheel 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 2024.
How much traffic does US401 over Big Shoeheel Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Big Shoeheel Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns US401 over Big Shoeheel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.