US Bridges

US64 Bus. over US64

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E. of SR1232 · Structure no. 000000000650140

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Bus. over US64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Bus. over US64 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64 Bus.
CrossesUS64
Location0.3 Mi.E. of SR1232
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94569, -77.75968
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Bus. over US64 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Bus. over US64 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US64 Bus. over US64 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Bus. over US64?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Bus. over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.