US Bridges

US601 over Southern Railroad

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. N. Jct. SR1800 · Structure no. 000000000590009

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US601 over Southern Railroad in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS601
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location100 Ft. N. Jct. SR1800
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87989, -80.55999
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US601 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 over Southern Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US601 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US601 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US601 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.