US Bridges

US64ALT over Tar River

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E JCT SR1331 · Structure no. 000000001270029

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64ALT over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64ALT over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS64ALT
CrossesTar River
Location0.4 MI E JCT SR1331
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.92813, -78.1481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US64ALT over Tar River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64ALT over Tar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US64ALT over Tar River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US64ALT over Tar River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US64ALT over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.