US Bridges

US64W over SR1616

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.W.Of US301 Bypass · Structure no. 000000001270210

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over SR1616 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W 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 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64W
CrossesSR1616
Location0.4 Mi.W.Of US301 Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.96939, -77.82506
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2021)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 US64W over SR1616 built?

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

What condition is US64W over SR1616 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US64W over SR1616 carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US64W over SR1616?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over SR1616?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.