US64W over Tar River
FairNash County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. JCT NC231 · Structure no. 000000001270020
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 326 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64W over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64W over Tar River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64W over Tar River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US64W over Tar River carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64W over Tar River?
The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US64W over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.