US Bridges

US64E over Gardners Creek

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1511 · Structure no. 000000001170238

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over Gardners Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E over Gardners Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesGardners Creek
Location0.5 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1511
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.81136, -76.93297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64E over Gardners Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E over Gardners 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 US64E over Gardners Creek carry?

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

How long is US64E over Gardners Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over Gardners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.