US Bridges

US64 276 over King Creek

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.US64BYP. · Structure no. 000000001750096

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 276 over King Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 276 over King Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS64 276
CrossesKing Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.US64BYP.
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.23986, -82.72995
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 276 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 276 over King 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 276 over King Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 276 over King Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 276 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.