US Bridges

US601 over South Yadkin River

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. JCT.SR1948 · Structure no. 000000001590074

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over South Yadkin River in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS601
CrossesSouth Yadkin River
Location1.1 Mi. N. JCT.SR1948
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77772, -80.50666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US601 over South Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 over South Yadkin River 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 South Yadkin River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US601 over South Yadkin River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US601 over South Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.