US Bridges

US64 over Shaw Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1314 · Structure no. 000000000890122

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Shaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Shaw 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesShaw Creek
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1314
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.3432, -82.55098
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Shaw 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 Shaw Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US64 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.