US601 over North Deep Creek
PoorYadkin County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1374 · Structure no. 000000001970213
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US601 over North Deep Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US601 over North Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US601 over North Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US601 over North Deep Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US601 over North Deep Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US601 over North 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 North Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.