US401 over Bridle Creek
FairWarren County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.SR1604 · Structure no. 000000001850028
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 over Bridle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Bridle Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bridle Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 over Bridle 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US401 over Bridle Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US401 over Bridle Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns US401 over Bridle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.