US Bridges

US64 over Leonards Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1603 · Structure no. 000000000590052

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Leonards Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Leonards Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesLeonards Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1603
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.88687, -80.51309
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Leonards Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Leonards 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Leonards Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Leonards Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US64 over Leonards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.