US601 over Fisher River
FairSurry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR2258 · Structure no. 000000001710059
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over Fisher River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over Fisher River in Surry 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over Fisher River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over Fisher 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US601 over Fisher River carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US601 over Fisher River?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US601 over Fisher River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.