US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork Creek
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000000270016
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns US64 NC18 over Zacks Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.