US Bridges

US64E over Welch Creek

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 100 E. Jct. SR1591 · Structure no. 000000001170237

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

US64E over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US64E 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).

Location

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CarriesUS64E
CrossesWelch Creek
Location100 E. Jct. SR1591
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMartin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82894, -76.78482
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64E over Welch Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E 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 US64E over Welch Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64E 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 US64E over Welch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.