US Bridges

US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1112 · Structure no. 000000000250021

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS601
CrossesCarolina & N.Western RR
Location100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1112
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22814, -80.50877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US601 over Carolina & N.Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.