US401S over Southern RR Creek
PoorWake County, North Carolina · 0.34 Mi. N. Jct. SR1375 · Structure no. 000000001830117
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401S over Southern RR Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US401S over Southern RR Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US401S over Southern RR Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US401S 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US401S over Southern RR Creek carry?
About 17,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401S over Southern RR Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US401S over Southern RR Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.