US Bridges

US64 over Back Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 200 E. Jct. SR1419 · Structure no. 000000001510131

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 over Back Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesBack Creek
Location200 E. Jct. SR1419
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71275, -79.90074
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Back 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 Back Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Back Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.