US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek
PoorCaldwell County, North Carolina · 100 FT.W.JCT.SR1933 · Structure no. 000000000270356
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US64 NC18 over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.