US Bridges

US64 over Martin Creek

Good

Cherokee County, North Carolina · 2.4MI.E.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000000390270

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
548 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Martin Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesMartin Creek
Location2.4MI.E.JCT.SR1556
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCherokee County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.07272, -84.02033
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span272 ft (82.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Martin Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 272 ft (82.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.