US Bridges

US64 over Clinchfield RR

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Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000001610126

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Clinchfield RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Clinchfield RR in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesClinchfield RR
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1556
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42926, -81.89717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Clinchfield RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Clinchfield RR 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US64 over Clinchfield RR carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Clinchfield RR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Clinchfield RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.