US Bridges

US64E over Haw River

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1991 · Structure no. 000000000370483

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
699 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over Haw River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E over Haw River in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 699 ft (213 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64E
CrossesHaw River
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1991
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73153, -79.10644
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length699 ft (213 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US64E over Haw River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E 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 US64E over Haw River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64E over Haw River?

The structure is 699 ft (213 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.