US Bridges

US64E over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1125 · Structure no. 000000001870128

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
621 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US64E over Mill Creek in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2040. The structure is 621 ft (189.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1125
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.86366, -76.61544
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length621 ft (189.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2018)
Projected traffic5,100 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 US64E over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64E over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US64E over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64E over Mill Creek?

The structure is 621 ft (189.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.