US Bridges

US64W over US301 Bus

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000001270291

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over US301 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W over US301 Bus 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS64W
CrossesUS301 Bus
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC43
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.95938, -77.79009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 US64W over US301 Bus built?

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

What condition is US64W over US301 Bus 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US64W over US301 Bus carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W over US301 Bus?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over US301 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.