US Bridges

US64 Ebl over Southern RR City Street

Poor

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.US25 N · Structure no. 000000000890130

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Ebl over Southern RR City Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Ebl over Southern RR City Street in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 Ebl
CrossesSouthern RR City Street
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.US25 N
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.31958, -82.45689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Ebl over Southern RR City Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Ebl over Southern RR City Street 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 Ebl over Southern RR City Street carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Ebl over Southern RR City Street?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Ebl over Southern RR City Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.