US601 over Muddy Creek
FairCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1189 · Structure no. 000000000250010
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US601 over Muddy Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over Muddy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US601 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US601 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US601 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.