US Bridges

US64 & Ser over Goose Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.US301 Bus · Structure no. 000000001270289

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 & Ser over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 & Ser over Goose Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 & Ser
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.US301 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.963, -77.79802
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2022)
Projected traffic74,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 & Ser over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 & Ser over Goose Creek 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 US64 & Ser over Goose Creek carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 & Ser over Goose Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 & Ser over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.