US Bridges

US64 over I-40

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · .22 MI.S.JCT.SR2013 · Structure no. 000000000230025

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over I-40 is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 over I-40 in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesI-40
Location.22 MI.S.JCT.SR2013
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71919, -81.69405
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2022)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over I-40 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 over I-40?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.