US Bridges

US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, North Carolina · 8.7 Mi. W. SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001870106

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek in Washington 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 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64 Wbl
CrossesOld Mill Creek
Location8.7 Mi. W. SR1304
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.88664, -76.57983
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2019)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Wbl over Old Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.