US Bridges

US64 over Long Branch

Poor

Jackson County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1119 · Structure no. 000000000990378

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Long Branch is a steel culvert carrying US64 over Long Branch in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1119
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.11829, -83.03753
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Long Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Long Branch carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Long Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US64 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.