US Bridges

US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1623 · Structure no. 000000001790038

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601 in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS601 & NC207
CrossesUS74 NC200 US601
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1623
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.99851, -80.54821
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2021)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US601 & NC207 over US74 NC200 US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.