US64 74 over Persimmon Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.SR1130 · Structure no. 000000000390006
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 74 over Persimmon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 74 over Persimmon Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US64 74 over Persimmon Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 74 over Persimmon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US64 74 over Persimmon Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64 74 over Persimmon Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US64 74 over Persimmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.