US Bridges

US64 over US221

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.09 MI.W.JCT.SR1536 · Structure no. 000000001610117

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over US221 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over US221 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesUS221
Location0.09 MI.W.JCT.SR1536
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38253, -81.95666
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over US221 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over US221 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over US221 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 over US221?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over US221?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.