US64 over Sapony Creek
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.E. JCT.NC581 · Structure no. 000000001270049
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Sapony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Sapony Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Sapony Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Sapony Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US64 over Sapony Creek carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Sapony Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US64 over Sapony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.