US Bridges

US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1964 · Structure no. 000000001790015

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS601
CrossesRichardson Creek Gw.Pat
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1964
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.96753, -80.50978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US601 over Richardson Creek Gw.Pat?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.