US Bridges

US601 over I40

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000000590020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over I40 in Davie 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS601
CrossesI40
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1301
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92285, -80.59007
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I40 built?

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

What condition is US601 over I40 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 I40 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US601 over I40?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US601 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.