US Bridges

US64 over Bat Fork Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000890152

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Bat Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Bat Fork Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesBat Fork Creek
Location.7 MI.E.JCT.US25
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32449, -82.45009
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2018)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Bat Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 over Bat Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Bat Fork Creek carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Bat Fork Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Bat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.