US401 over Terrible Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR2753 · Structure no. 000000001830561
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Terrible Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Terrible Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US401 over Terrible Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US401 over Terrible 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 US401 over Terrible Creek carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Terrible Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US401 over Terrible Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.