US64 over Nicholson Creek
FairTransylvania County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1346 · Structure no. 000000001750095
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Nicholson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Nicholson Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Nicholson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Nicholson 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 over Nicholson Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Nicholson Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US64 over Nicholson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.