US Bridges

US64A over US64

PoorPosted for load

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI E. of SR 1301 · Structure no. 000000001270030

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64A over US64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64A over US64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64A
CrossesUS64
Location1.0 MI E. of SR 1301
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97008, -77.99115
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64A over US64 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64A over US64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US64A over US64 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US64A over US64?

The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US64A over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.