US Bridges

US401 over Lumber River

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1401 · Structure no. 000000001650047

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 over Lumber River in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS401
CrossesLumber River
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1401
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates34.9002, -79.34904
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2021)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lumber River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401 over Lumber River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US401 over Lumber River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Lumber River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US401 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.