US Bridges

US64E Byp. over Little River

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.57 MI W JCT I-74 · Structure no. 000000001510557

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
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

US64E Byp. over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E Byp. over Little River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64E Byp.
CrossesLittle River
Location0.57 MI W JCT I-74
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65006, -79.84332
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 US64E Byp. over Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E Byp. over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US64E Byp. over Little River carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E Byp. 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns US64E Byp. over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.