Us301 over Contentnea Creek

Poor Condition79 years old20,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilson
Location0.3 Mi.n. Of Us117
CarriesUs301
CrossesContentnea Creek
Coordinates35.68788, -77.94776

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length127.0 ft (38.7 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width86.3 ft (26.3 m)
Deck Area1017.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1947 (reconstructed 1972)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001950033

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