US Bridges

US601 Sbl over Lanes Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001790527

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 Sbl over Lanes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US601 Sbl over Lanes Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS601 Sbl
CrossesLanes Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1005
RouteU.S. Route 601
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.84491, -80.43381
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US601 Sbl over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 Sbl over Lanes 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 2022.

How much traffic does US601 Sbl over Lanes Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US601 Sbl over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US601 Sbl over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.