US Bridges

US64W over US301 Byp

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001270215

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over US301 Byp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W over US301 Byp 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64W
CrossesUS301 Byp
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1616
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96572, -77.81741
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2021)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US301 Byp built?

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

What condition is US64W over US301 Byp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US64W over US301 Byp carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W over US301 Byp?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over US301 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.