US64E over Little Sapony Creek
FairNash County, North Carolina · 2.6 MI W. of JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001270067
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64E over Little Sapony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64E over Little 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64E over Little Sapony Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64E over Little Sapony 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US64E over Little Sapony Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64E over Little Sapony Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US64E over Little Sapony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.