US Bridges

US64 over Branch of Swearing CR

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1231 · Structure no. 000000000570014

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Branch of Swearing CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Branch of Swearing CR in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesBranch of Swearing CR
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1231
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83888, -80.28956
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 (2019)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Branch of Swearing CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Branch of Swearing CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Branch of Swearing CR carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Branch of Swearing CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 over Branch of Swearing CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.