US Bridges

US64 over Vestal Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.15 MI W. Jct. Nc 42 · Structure no. 000000001510569

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Vestal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Vestal Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesVestal Creek
Location1.15 MI W. Jct. Nc 42
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.66745, -79.77966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 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 US64 over Vestal Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Vestal Creek 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 US64 over Vestal Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Vestal Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Vestal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.