US Bridges

US64E over US301 Byp.

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2M. W. Jct. SR1836 · Structure no. 000000001270196

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over US301 Byp. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E over US301 Byp. in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesUS301 Byp.
Location0.2M. W. Jct. SR1836
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.95735, -77.82377
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2019)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64E over US301 Byp. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E over US301 Byp. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US64E over US301 Byp. carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E over US301 Byp.?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over US301 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.