US Bridges

US64 Wbl over NC58

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.E. US64ALT. · Structure no. 000000001270296

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Wbl over NC58 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Wbl over NC58 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 Wbl
CrossesNC58
Location1.2 Mi.E. US64ALT.
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.98027, -77.97515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 NC58 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Wbl over NC58 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US64 Wbl over NC58 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 Wbl over NC58?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Wbl over NC58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.