US Bridges

US64 over Cane Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.NC9 · Structure no. 000000001610052

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Cane Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US64 over Cane 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.NC9
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.41716, -82.19631
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 over Cane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US64 over Cane Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.