US Bridges

US64 NC90 over Lower Little River

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1188 · Structure no. 000000000030308

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC90 over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 NC90 over Lower Little River in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS64 NC90
CrossesLower Little River
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1188
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.9196, -81.21594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US64 NC90 over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 NC90 over Lower Little River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US64 NC90 over Lower Little River carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 NC90 over Lower Little River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US64 NC90 over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.