US Bridges

US64 over Queen Branch

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1701 · Structure no. 000000001610128

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Queen Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US64 over Queen Branch in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesQueen Branch
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1701
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.50373, -81.85724
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Queen Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Queen Branch 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 Queen Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Queen Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US64 over Queen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.