US Bridges

US601 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2541 · Structure no. 000000001590396

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US601 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS601 Jake Alexand
CrossesUt to Town Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR2541
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64477, -80.48637
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US601 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US601 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US601 Jake Alexand over Ut to Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.