US Bridges

US64 over Buck Creek

Good

Clay County, North Carolina · 3.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1349 · Structure no. 000000000430014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying US64 over Buck Creek in Clay County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1349
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.06785, -83.59846
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US64 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.