US64 NC18 over Johns River
PoorBurke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1434 · Structure no. 000000000230105
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 NC18 over Johns River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 NC18 over Johns River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 91 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 NC18 over Johns River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US64 NC18 over Johns River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US64 NC18 over Johns River carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64 NC18 over Johns River?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US64 NC18 over Johns River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.