US Bridges

US64W over Haw River

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1991 · Structure no. 000000000370055

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over Haw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W over Haw River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 700 ft (213.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64W
CrossesHaw River
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1991
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.73173, -79.10657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length700 ft (213.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US64W over Haw River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64W over Haw River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US64W over Haw River carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64W over Haw River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.