US601 over Goose Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1600 · Structure no. 000000001790060
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US601 over Goose Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over Goose 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US601 over Goose Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US601 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns US601 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.