US Bridges

US64 over Hunting Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC901 · Structure no. 000000000590003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US64 over Hunting Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesHunting Creek
Location1.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC901
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.91614, -80.67226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Hunting 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.