US64 over Knob Creek
FairRutherford County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1345 · Structure no. 000000001610107
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Knob Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 over Knob Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 104 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is US64 over Knob 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 Knob Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Knob Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Knob Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.