US Bridges

US64 NC49 over Creek Off Deep River

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC22 · Structure no. 000000001510474

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC49 over Creek Off Deep River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 NC49 over Creek Off Deep River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 NC49
CrossesCreek Off Deep River
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC22
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.73561, -79.6632
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 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 Creek Off Deep River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US64 NC49 over Creek Off Deep 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 2023.

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

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

How long is US64 NC49 over Creek Off Deep River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 NC49 over Creek Off Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.