US64W over Welch Creek
FairMartin County, North Carolina · 100 East of Jct. SR 1591 · Structure no. 000000001170033
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64W over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US64W over Welch Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US64W over Welch Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64W over Welch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US64W over Welch Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64W over Welch Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US64W over Welch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.