US401N over Middle Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT SR2724 · Structure no. 000000001830060
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401N over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US401N over Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401N over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401N over Middle 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US401N over Middle Creek carry?
About 14,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401N over Middle Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US401N over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.