US Bridges

US64 over N. Fork French Broad Rvr

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .04 MI.W.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000001750069

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over N. Fork French Broad Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over N. Fork French Broad Rvr in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesN. Fork French Broad Rvr
Location.04 MI.W.JCT.NC215
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1429, -82.83921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 N. Fork French Broad Rvr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over N. Fork French Broad Rvr 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 N. Fork French Broad Rvr carry?

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

How long is US64 over N. Fork French Broad Rvr?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over N. Fork French Broad Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.