US Bridges

US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal

Good

Washington County, North Carolina · 10.1 Mi. W. SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001870103

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 Wbl
CrossesSR1126 Main Canal
Location10.1 Mi. W. SR1304
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.87406, -76.59786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Wbl over SR1126 Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.