US Bridges

US64 NC28 over Buck Creek

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1533 · Structure no. 000000001130109

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC28 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US64 NC28 over Buck Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 NC28
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1533
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.12642, -83.28026
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 NC28 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 NC28 over Buck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US64 NC28 over Buck Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 NC28 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US64 NC28 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.