US64BUS over Tar River Overflow
PoorNash County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E JCT 95BUS/US301 · Structure no. 000000001270205
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64BUS over Tar River Overflow is a concrete slab carrying US64BUS over Tar River Overflow in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64BUS over Tar River Overflow built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US64BUS over Tar River Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US64BUS over Tar River Overflow carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64BUS over Tar River Overflow?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US64BUS over Tar River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.