US Bridges

US601 over (un-Named) Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1513 · Structure no. 000000001970037

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US601 over (un-Named) Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US601 over (un-Named) Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS601
Crosses(un-Named) Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1513
RouteU.S. Route 601
Coordinates36.20727, -80.69463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (un-Named) Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US601 over (un-Named) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US601 over (un-Named) Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US601 over (un-Named) Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US601 over (un-Named) Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.