US64,NC9
Carrying US64,NC9 over POOL CREEK
0.7 MI.E.JCT SR1304, Rutherford, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US64,NC9
The US64,NC9 bridge in Rutherford, North Carolina carries US64,NC9 over POOL CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US64,NC9 compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001610034
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US64,NC9 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US64,NC9 against other structures in Rutherford and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US64,NC9?
US64,NC9 in Rutherford, North Carolina, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US64,NC9 inspected?
US64,NC9's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US64,NC9 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US64,NC9?
US64,NC9 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US64,NC9?
US64,NC9 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US64,NC9 and does age affect safety?
US64,NC9 was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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