US Bridges

US64 over Squirrel Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR2604 · Structure no. 000000001510591

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Squirrel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Squirrel Creek 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR2604
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.69436, -79.757
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Squirrel Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 over Squirrel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.