US Bridges

US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 4.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC75 · Structure no. 000000000370058

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
421 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 Ebl
CrossesJordan Lake
Location4.4 Mi. W. Jct. NC75
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73714, -79.02438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 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 US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Ebl over Jordan Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.