US64 Ebl over Davidson River
PoorTransylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US276 NC280 · Structure no. 000000001750097
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 Ebl over Davidson River is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 Ebl over Davidson River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 Ebl over Davidson River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 Ebl over Davidson River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US64 Ebl over Davidson River carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US64 Ebl over Davidson River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US64 Ebl over Davidson River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.