US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek
FairTransylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1198 · Structure no. 000000001750091
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US64 Ebl over Catheys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.