US Bridges

US601 over Ut South Deep Creek

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1150 · Structure no. 000000001970036

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over Ut South Deep Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US601 over Ut South Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS601
CrossesUt South Deep Creek
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1150
RouteU.S. Route 601
Coordinates36.10928, -80.65803
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2021)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Ut South Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 over Ut South Deep 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US601 over Ut South Deep Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US601 over Ut South Deep Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US601 over Ut South Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.