US Bridges

US64 over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Clay County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR1367 · Structure no. 000000000430001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Sweetwater Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, 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 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location.05 MI.W.JCT.SR1367
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.05152, -83.88382
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Sweetwater Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 over Sweetwater 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US64 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.