US Bridges

US64 over Yadkin River

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1812 · Structure no. 000000000590063

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Yadkin River in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesYadkin River
Location1.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1812
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.857, -80.38653
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Yadkin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Yadkin River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.