US Bridges

US64BUS.RAMP over US64

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.W.Of SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001270185

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64BUS.RAMP over US64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64BUS.RAMP over US64 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64BUS.RAMP
CrossesUS64
Location0.7 Mi.W.Of SR1616
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9706, -77.83402
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64BUS.RAMP over US64 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64BUS.RAMP over US64 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US64BUS.RAMP over US64 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64BUS.RAMP over US64?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US64BUS.RAMP over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.