US Bridges

US64 over Broad River

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1008 · Structure no. 000000001610087

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesBroad River
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1008
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.42498, -82.16536
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Broad River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Broad River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Broad River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Broad River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.