Junction U.S. 178 shield assembly posted on U.S. 64 eastbound near the town of Rosman in Transylvania County. The forthcoming intersection represents the northern terminus of U.S. 178, a two Carolina only federal highway between Rosman and Ridgeville, South Carolina. Photo taken 07/23/04.
U.S. 64 eastbound at the southbound beginning of U.S. 178 near Rosman. U.S. 178 snakes its way southward six miles to the South Carolina state line near Rocky Bottom. The federal highway reaches Pickens, South Carolina in 25 miles. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Ascending away from the north end of U.S. 178 on U.S. 64 eastbound. U.S. 64 continues a short distance to the community of Cherryfield along the eastern edge of the Pisgah National Forest. Photo taken 07/23/04.
More of the Appalachian Mountains unfold as U.S. 64 eastbound continues northeast toward the Transylvania County seat of Brevard. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Eastbound reassurance shield posted at Cherryfield after the intersection with SR-1388 (Old U.S. 64). U.S. 64 once traveled south into Rosman and than northeast to Cherryfield. U.S. 64 widens ahead into a four-lane divided highway on the six mile drive to Brevard. Photo taken 07/23/04.
A look at the four-lane highway for U.S. 64 northeast of Cherryfield. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Once in the town of Brevard, U.S. 64 eastbound splits into a mainline and truck route component. U.S. 64 Truck follows Caldwell Street one block to the west of the U.S. 64 mainline along Broad Street. Photo taken 07/23/04.
U.S. 64 turns north from the Rosman Highway onto Broad Street at Country Club Drive for a northward trek into downtown Brevard. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Eastbound reassurance shield posted on Broad Street northbound after its intersection with Miner Street. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Entering downtown Brevard at the signalized intersection with Jordan Street on U.S. 64 (Broad Street) eastbound. U.S. 276 (Main Street) intersects Broad Street in one block. Photo taken 07/23/04.
U.S. 64 east & U.S. 276 west merge from Main Street northward out of downtown Brevard. The overlapped highways continue three miles to their split at junction North Carolina 280. U.S. 64 than turns northwest to Waynesville as U.S. 64 continues east to Hendersonville. Photo taken 07/23/04.
A closer look at the signal mast arm and U.S. 64 & 276 shield assembly at the intersection of Broad and Main Street in downtown Brevard. U.S. 276 eastbound travels 11 miles to Cedar Mountain and 16 miles to Caesars Head, South Carolina. Like U.S. 178, U.S. 276 is a Carolina only route linking Greenville, South Carolina with Cove Creek, North Carolina. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Crossing the Roanoke Sound Bridge of U.S. 64 eastbound between Manteo and Manns Harbor. The bridge represents the eastern gateway to the Outer Banks from Raleigh, Rocky Mount, and points west. Photo taken 12/16/01.
Now on the Virginia Dare Trail, U.S. 64 approaches the junction with U.S. 158 (Croatan Highway) west and North Carolina 12 (Cape Hatteras National Park Road). The upcoming intersection composes the eastern terminus of U.S. 64 and the historic eastern terminus of U.S. 264. Photo taken 12/16/01.
U.S. 64 draws to a close at the transition to U.S. 158 westbound. To the right Virginia Dare Trail continues to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore entrance and North Carolina 12 northbound. U.S. 264 no longer travels through this stretch as of 2003. Photo taken 12/26/00.
U.S. 64 West
The end of U.S. 158 and the Croatan Highway. Where one highway concludes another begins. U.S. 64 overtakes the five-lane alignment of U.S. 158 en route to Roanoke Island. The Virginia Dare Trail designation leaps from North Carolina 12 onto U.S. 64 to Manteo. Photo taken 12/26/00.
U.S. 64 & 264 (New Bern Avenue) westbound at the Exit 13A/B partial cloverleaf interchange outside of Raleigh. At this point U.S. 64 westbound enters the Benson Beltline (Interstate 440 south) for a freeway overlap around the capital city. U.S. 64 remains on a freeway alignment through to the U.S. 1 freeway at Cary. Photo taken 12/24/00.
A closer look at the Interstate 440 sign bridge of U.S. 64 westbound on New Bern Avenue. A bypass of the community of Knightdale is under construction presently. This limited access highway will link the existing U.S. 64 freeway to the east with Interstate 440 upon completion. The project will result in a seamless limited access highway between Raleigh and the city of Williamston. Photo taken 12/24/00.
U.S. 264 westbound end shield, posted at the Exit 13 interchange of Interstate 440. It is uncertain what the future may hold in store for U.S. 264 upon completion of the Knightdale Bypass. More than likely the highway will continue its overlap with U.S. 64 to Interstate 440. Photo taken 12/24/00.
U.S. 64 westbound at the northern terminus of U.S. 178 near the town of Rossman in Transylvania County. U.S. 178 comprises a two-lane highway between here and Rosman, Rocky Bottom, and Pickens, South Carolina. The federal highway crosses into the Palmetto State within five miles. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Westbound U.S. 64 after the intersection with U.S. 178. Ahead is the southern terminus of North Carolina 215 and the town of Cashiers (junction North Carolina 107). U.S. 64 reaches the community of Sapphire in 12 miles. Photo taken 07/23/04.
Scenes Pertaining to U.S. 64
Cold wintry day at the Croatan Sound bridge spanning between Manns Harbor and Manteo on Roanoke Island. This two lane span now carries Business U.S. 64 with the August 2002 opening of a new four-lane span for mainline U.S. 64 to the south. The temperature was 20 degrees in this photo with
30+ mph wind gusts! Photo taken 12/24/00.
The Roanoke Sound Bridge of U.S. 64 as it links Manteo with Bodie Island. The bridge carries five lanes on the stretch between North Carolina 345 and North Carolina 12. Photo taken from a nearby boat launch parking area to the south. Photo taken 12/26/01.
