US Bridges

US64 over Harlands Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1514 · Structure no. 000000000370043

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Harlands Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Harlands Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 83 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 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesHarlands Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1514
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.72897, -79.24744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Harlands Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US64 over Harlands Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Harlands Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Harlands Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 over Harlands Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.