US Bridges

US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2233 · Structure no. 000000001831332

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,000 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E.B US264E I87
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2233
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.76561, -78.47347
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2021)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US64E.B US264E I87 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.