US Bridges

SR2987 over US64 Byp.

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2977 · Structure no. 000000001510562

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2987 over US64 Byp. is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SR2987 over US64 Byp. in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2987
CrossesUS64 Byp.
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2977
RouteState Highway 2987
Coordinates35.64388, -79.81564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2987 over US64 Byp. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2987 over US64 Byp. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR2987 over US64 Byp. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2987 over US64 Byp.?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2987 over US64 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.