US Bridges

SR1426 over US301

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI.E.NC42 · Structure no. 000000001950069

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1426 over US301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1426 over US301 in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1426
CrossesUS301
Location2.5 MI.E.NC42
RouteState Highway 1426
Coordinates35.76681, -77.8577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1426 over US301 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1426 over US301 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1426 over US301 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1426 over US301?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR1426 over US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.