US Bridges

US64W over Gardner Creek

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1511 · Structure no. 000000001170019

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over Gardner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US64W over Gardner 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64W
CrossesGardner Creek
Location0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1511
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMartin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.81154, -76.933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2022)
Projected traffic7,100 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64W over Gardner Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64W over Gardner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US64W over Gardner Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64W over Gardner Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.