US Bridges

US601 Sbl over Stewarts Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1456 · Structure no. 000000001710396

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 Sbl over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 Sbl over Stewarts Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS601 Sbl
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1456
RouteU.S. Route 601
Coordinates36.46503, -80.62971
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Sbl over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 Sbl over Stewarts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US601 Sbl over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US601 Sbl over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US601 Sbl over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.