US Bridges

US64 over Crisp Creek

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.W.NC11 · Structure no. 000000000650321

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Crisp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Crisp Creek in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesCrisp Creek
Location0.7 MI.W.NC11
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83719, -77.38438
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Crisp Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Crisp 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 Crisp Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Crisp Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US64 over Crisp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.