US64 70 over Southern RR
PoorBurke County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.US64BUS · Structure no. 000000000230099
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 193 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 70 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 70 over Southern RR in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 70 over Southern RR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is US64 70 over Southern RR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US64 70 over Southern RR carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64 70 over Southern RR?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US64 70 over Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.