US Bridges

US64 over I-26 US74

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1634 · Structure no. 000000000890183

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over I-26 US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over I-26 US74 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 61 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesI-26 US74
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1634
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34103, -82.44027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2018)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over I-26 US74 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US64 over I-26 US74 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over I-26 US74 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 over I-26 US74?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over I-26 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.