US Bridges

US64E.BYP over US301 Bypass

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E.Of SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001270214

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E.BYP over US301 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E.BYP over US301 Bypass 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS64E.BYP
CrossesUS301 Bypass
Location0.4 Mi.E.Of SR1616
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.96554, -77.81772
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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.BYP over US301 Bypass built?

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

What condition is US64E.BYP over US301 Bypass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US64E.BYP over US301 Bypass carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E.BYP over US301 Bypass?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64E.BYP over US301 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.