US Bridges

US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI East SR1226 · Structure no. 000000000650070

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1932, 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 Alt.
CrossesBuck Swamp
Location0.4 MI East SR1226
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94172, -77.70522
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp carry?

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

How long is US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Alt. over Buck Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.