US Bridges

US64W over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Washington County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001870114

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W over Wildlife Crossing 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64W
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location2.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1304
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.90736, -76.47383
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64W over Wildlife Crossing built?

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

What condition is US64W over Wildlife Crossing 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 US64W over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64W over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US64W over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.