US Bridges

US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1569 · Structure no. 000000000230111

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 6 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 NC18
CrossesBristol Creek
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1569
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81548, -81.65489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64 NC18 over Bristol Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.