US701,NC41,NC242
Carrying US701,NC41,NC242 over CAPE FEAR RIVER
0.2 MI N JCT NC87BUS, Bladen, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US701,NC41,NC242
The US701,NC41,NC242 bridge in Bladen, North Carolina carries US701,NC41,NC242 over CAPE FEAR RIVER. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 8 sections, stretching 371.2 meters (1218 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US701,NC41,NC242 compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 371.2 m (1218 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.1 m (73 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000170226
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US701,NC41,NC242 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US701,NC41,NC242 against other structures in Bladen and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US701,NC41,NC242?
US701,NC41,NC242 in Bladen, North Carolina has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US701,NC41,NC242 inspected?
US701,NC41,NC242's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US701,NC41,NC242 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US701,NC41,NC242?
US701,NC41,NC242 has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US701,NC41,NC242?
US701,NC41,NC242 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US701,NC41,NC242 and does age affect safety?
US701,NC41,NC242 was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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