US64E over Sweetwater Creek
FairMartin County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E. of JCT.US13&17 · Structure no. 000000001170007
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64E over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US64E over Sweetwater Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US64E over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64E over Sweetwater 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 US64E over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64E over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US64E over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.