US Bridges

US64E over Conaby Creek

Fair

Washington County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. of Jct. NC32 · Structure no. 000000001870002

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over Conaby Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64E over Conaby Creek in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesConaby Creek
Location0.1 Mi.E. of Jct. NC32
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.85949, -76.74143
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2021)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 over Conaby Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US64E over Conaby 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US64E over Conaby Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64E over Conaby Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US64E over Conaby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.