US Bridges

US64 over Devils Fork Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .9 MI.E.JCT.US25N · Structure no. 000000000890167

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Devils Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Devils 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesDevils Fork Creek
Location.9 MI.E.JCT.US25N
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32673, -82.44899
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Devils Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 over Devils 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 Devils Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is US64 over Devils Fork Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US64 over Devils Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.