US Bridges

US64 over Southern Railway

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2113 · Structure no. 000000000370011

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Southern Railway in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR2113
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.73371, -79.47341
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Southern Railway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Southern Railway carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.