US64 over Abandoned Southern RR
PoorTransylvania County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1344 · Structure no. 000000001750094
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Abandoned Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 over Abandoned Southern RR in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Abandoned Southern RR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Abandoned Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US64 over Abandoned Southern RR carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Abandoned Southern RR?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Abandoned Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.