US Bridges

US64 Business over US64

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. JCT.SR1572 · Structure no. 000000000370499

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Business over US64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Business over US64 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 Business
CrossesUS64
Location0.5 Mi. E. JCT.SR1572
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.72318, -79.12913
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US64 Business over US64 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Business over US64 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US64 Business over US64 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US64 Business over US64?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Business over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.