US Bridges

US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. of NC43 · Structure no. 000000000650015

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 103 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 Bus.
CrossesCowlick Branch
Location0.2 Mi. E. of NC43
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94542, -77.77364
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Bus. over Cowlick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.