US Bridges

US64E over Neuse River

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi.E. SR1012 · Structure no. 000000001830169

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E over Neuse River in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesNeuse River
Location2.7 Mi.E. SR1012
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.79338, -78.53906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length372 ft (113.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2021)
Projected traffic28,500 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 US64E over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E over Neuse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US64E over Neuse River carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E over Neuse River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.