US601 over Crooked Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC218 · Structure no. 000000001790049
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over Crooked Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over Crooked 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US601 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US601 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US601 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.