US Bridges

NC42 over US64 Byp Future

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 2 Mi. E. Jct. US64/NC49 · Structure no. 000000001510571

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over US64 Byp Future is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NC42 over US64 Byp Future 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC42
CrossesUS64 Byp Future
Location2 Mi. E. Jct. US64/NC49
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.67817, -79.764
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC42 over US64 Byp Future built?

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

What condition is NC42 over US64 Byp Future 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC42 over US64 Byp Future carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over US64 Byp Future?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over US64 Byp Future?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.