US64 over Blythe Mill Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1203 · Structure no. 000000000890002
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Blythe Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Blythe Mill Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Blythe Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Blythe Mill 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US64 over Blythe Mill Creek carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Blythe Mill Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US64 over Blythe Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.