US Bridges

US64E over SR1616

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.W.Jct US301 Bypass · Structure no. 000000001270209

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over SR1616 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E over SR1616 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesSR1616
Location0.4 Mi.W.Jct US301 Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.96902, -77.82509
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US64E over SR1616 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E over SR1616 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 US64E over SR1616 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E over SR1616?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over SR1616?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.