US64 over Nantahala River
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1448 · Structure no. 000000001130023
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Nantahala River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Nantahala River in Macon 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Nantahala River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Nantahala River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US64 over Nantahala River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Nantahala River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Nantahala River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.