US Bridges

US64 over Cove Creek

Poor

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1183 · Structure no. 000000001610104

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 over Cove Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesCove Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1183
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42359, -82.11184
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Cove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Cove Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.