US Bridges

US64 NC9 over Pool Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E.Jct SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001610034

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC9 over Pool Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US64 NC9 over Pool Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesUS64 NC9
CrossesPool Creek
Location0.7 Mi.E.Jct SR1304
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.42979, -82.22886
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 NC9 over Pool Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 NC9 over Pool Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US64 NC9 over Pool Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US64 NC9 over Pool Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64 NC9 over Pool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.