US Bridges

US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.06 Mi. W. Jct. SR2912 · Structure no. 000000001510173

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 75 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64BUS NC49
CrossesUS220 Bus. & C&nw RR
Location0.06 Mi. W. Jct. SR2912
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68825, -79.81621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2021)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US64BUS NC49 over US220 Bus. & C&nw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.