US Bridges

US19 64 over Cane Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1579 · Structure no. 000000000390007

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 64 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US19 64 over Cane Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 64
CrossesCane Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1579
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.05508, -84.06826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 64 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US19 64 over Cane 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 US19 64 over Cane Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19 64 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US19 64 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.