US Bridges

US64BUS over Southern RR

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 50 Ft.N.Jct.Us 70BYPASS · Structure no. 000000000230022

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64BUS over Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US64BUS over Southern RR in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 96 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64BUS
CrossesSouthern RR
Location50 Ft.N.Jct.Us 70BYPASS
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73009, -81.69427
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2015)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64BUS over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US64BUS over Southern RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US64BUS over Southern RR carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US64BUS over Southern RR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US64BUS over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.