US Bridges

US64 over Clear Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR1966 · Structure no. 000000000230012

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Clear Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesClear Creek
Location.05 MI.W.JCT.SR1966
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.65327, -81.75978
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2021)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Clear Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US64 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.