US Bridges

US601 over Cody Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.JCT.SR1104 · Structure no. 000000001710005

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over Cody Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US601 over Cody Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS601
CrossesCody Creek
Location.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1104
RouteU.S. Route 601
Coordinates36.362, -80.71234
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US601 over Cody Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 over Cody 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US601 over Cody Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US601 over Cody Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns US601 over Cody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.