US Bridges

US64 over W.Fork French Broad Rivr

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .06 MI.W.JCT.SR1320 · Structure no. 000000001750062

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over W.Fork French Broad Rivr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over W.Fork French Broad Rivr in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesW.Fork French Broad Rivr
Location.06 MI.W.JCT.SR1320
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.13911, -82.85115
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 W.Fork French Broad Rivr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over W.Fork French Broad Rivr 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 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over W.Fork French Broad Rivr carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US64 over W.Fork French Broad Rivr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US64 over W.Fork French Broad Rivr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.