US Bridges

US64 over I40

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1116 · Structure no. 000000000590018

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over I40 in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesI40
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1116
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.90971, -80.61721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over I40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over I40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over I40 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US64 over I40?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.