US601 over Clear Creek
GoodUnion County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1547 · Structure no. 000000001790071
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 over Clear Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US601 over Clear Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US601 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US601 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.