US601 over Stewarts Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1565 · Structure no. 000000001790040
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US601 over Stewarts Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over Stewarts Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over Stewarts 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US601 over Stewarts Creek carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US601 over Stewarts Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US601 over Stewarts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.