US Bridges

US64 Ebl over Cartoogechaye Creek

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · .15 MI.W.JCT.SR1451 · Structure no. 000000001130093

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Ebl over Cartoogechaye Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Ebl over Cartoogechaye Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 Ebl
CrossesCartoogechaye Creek
Location.15 MI.W.JCT.SR1451
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.15199, -83.46546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ebl over Cartoogechaye Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Ebl over Cartoogechaye 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US64 Ebl over Cartoogechaye Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 Ebl over Cartoogechaye Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Ebl over Cartoogechaye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.