US64 over Alligator River
PoorTyrrell County, North Carolina · 6.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1229 · Structure no. 000000001770007
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 15,059 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Alligator River is a steel movable - swing carrying US64 over Alligator River in Tyrrell 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 15,059 ft (4,590 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Alligator River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 over Alligator 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US64 over Alligator River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Alligator River?
The structure is 15,059 ft (4,590 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Alligator River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.