US301 over Contentnea Creek
PoorWilson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. of US117 · Structure no. 000000001950033
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US301 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301 over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 78 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US301 over Contentnea Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US301 over Contentnea 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US301 over Contentnea Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US301 over Contentnea Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US301 over Contentnea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.