US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo
PoorHenderson County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.SR1324 · Structure no. 000000000890057
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over French Broad Rvr.Overflo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.