US Bridges

US64 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD

Fair

Cherokee County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.NC60 · Structure no. 000000000390010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
383 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2040. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 Wbl
CrossesNottely R. Non-System RD
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.NC60
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.02756, -84.11454
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 US64 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD 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 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Wbl over Nottely R. Non-System RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.