US Bridges

US 64 Bypass over Little River

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.57 MI W I-74 · Structure no. 000000001510556

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 Bypass over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 64 Bypass over Little River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 64 Bypass
CrossesLittle River
Location0.57 MI W I-74
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.65026, -79.84329
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 64 Bypass over Little River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 Bypass over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 64 Bypass over Little River carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 64 Bypass over Little River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 Bypass over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.