US Bridges

US64 over Br. of Roberson Creek

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000370505

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Br. of Roberson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Br. of Roberson Creek 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesBr. of Roberson Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC87
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.73308, -79.21562
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Br. of Roberson Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 over Br. of Roberson Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US64 over Br. of Roberson Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Br. of Roberson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 over Br. of Roberson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.