US Bridges

US64 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC22 · Structure no. 000000001510191

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
542 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 NC49
CrossesDeep River & Sandy Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC22
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.73285, -79.67319
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 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 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US64 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy Creek?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US64 NC49 over Deep River & Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.