US Bridges

US64 over Swift Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · INT.US1&64 · Structure no. 000000001830551

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 over Swift Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Swift Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 64,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64
CrossesSwift Creek
LocationINT.US1&64
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73731, -78.79326
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,500 (2021)
Projected traffic129,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 over Swift Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US64 over Swift Creek carry?

About 64,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US64 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.