US Bridges

US64 over Toxaway River

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.NC281 · Structure no. 000000001750053

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Toxaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Toxaway River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesToxaway River
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.NC281
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.12408, -82.93142
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Toxaway River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Toxaway River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Toxaway River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Toxaway River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Toxaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.