US Bridges

US64 Wbl over Davidson River

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.US276 NC280 · Structure no. 000000001750098

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Wbl over Davidson River is a concrete tee beam carrying US64 Wbl over Davidson River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 Wbl
CrossesDavidson River
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.US276 NC280
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.27298, -82.70514
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Wbl over Davidson River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Wbl over Davidson River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US64 Wbl over Davidson River carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Wbl 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Wbl over Davidson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.