US401 N over Southern RR Creek
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI N JCT SR1375 · Structure no. 000000001830115
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 255 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 N over Southern RR Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 N over Southern RR Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US401 N over Southern RR Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 N over Southern RR Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US401 N over Southern RR Creek carry?
About 16,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 N over Southern RR Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US401 N over Southern RR Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.