US Bridges

US64 over Scuppernong River

Good

Tyrrell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1110 · Structure no. 000000001770096

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
771 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Scuppernong River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US64 over Scuppernong River in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 771 ft (235 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64
CrossesScuppernong River
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1110
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.91381, -76.27379
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans18
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length771 ft (235 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Scuppernong River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Scuppernong River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US64 over Scuppernong River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Scuppernong River?

The structure is 771 ft (235 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US64 over Scuppernong River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.