US64 over Croatan Sound
PoorDare County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1113 · Structure no. 000000000550009
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 14,265 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Croatan Sound is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US64 over Croatan Sound in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 14,265 ft (4,348 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Croatan Sound built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is US64 over Croatan Sound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US64 over Croatan Sound carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Croatan Sound?
The structure is 14,265 ft (4,348 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Croatan Sound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.