US Bridges

US64 Wbl over SR1003

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 2.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR 1603 · Structure no. 000000001270294

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Wbl over SR1003 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Wbl over SR1003 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 Wbl
CrossesSR1003
Location2.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR 1603
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.97353, -77.93748
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US64 Wbl over SR1003 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Wbl over SR1003 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US64 Wbl over SR1003 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Wbl over SR1003?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Wbl over SR1003?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.