US Bridges

SR1572 over US64

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · .33 Mi. N. Jct. US64 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000370486

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1572 over US64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1572 over US64 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSR1572
CrossesUS64
Location.33 Mi. N. Jct. US64 Bus.
RouteState Highway 1572
Coordinates35.7248, -79.13552
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1572 over US64 built?

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

What condition is SR1572 over US64 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 SR1572 over US64 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1572 over US64?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1572 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.