US15/501 over US401
GoodScotland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000001650054
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15/501 over US401 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/501 over US401 in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15/501 over US401 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15/501 over US401 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US15/501 over US401 carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US15/501 over US401?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US15/501 over US401?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.