US Bridges

US64 Wbl over SR1154

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.E.JCT.SR1153 · Structure no. 000000001130097

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Wbl over SR1154 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Wbl over SR1154 in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 Wbl
CrossesSR1154
Location0.3MI.E.JCT.SR1153
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.16645, -83.40349
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2022)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Wbl over SR1154 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US64 Wbl over SR1154 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 Wbl over SR1154 carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Wbl over SR1154?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Wbl over SR1154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.