US Bridges

US64B Wbl over US64

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.7MI W of SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001270188

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64B Wbl over US64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64B Wbl 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64B Wbl
CrossesUS64
Location0.7MI W of SR1616
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97078, -77.83388
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64B Wbl over US64 built?

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

What condition is US64B Wbl 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 US64B Wbl over US64 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64B Wbl over US64?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64B Wbl over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.