US601 over Cold Water Creek
FairCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1150 · Structure no. 000000000250075
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over Cold Water Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US601 over Cold Water Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over Cold Water Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US601 over Cold Water 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 2024.
How much traffic does US601 over Cold Water Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US601 over Cold Water Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US601 over Cold Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.