US Bridges

US64BUS over Tar River

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.US301BY · Structure no. 000000001270207

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64BUS over Tar River is a concrete tee beam carrying US64BUS over Tar River 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64BUS
CrossesTar River
Location0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.US301BY
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95239, -77.81992
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US64BUS over Tar River 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 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US64BUS over Tar River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64BUS over Tar River?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US64BUS over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.