Special routes of U.S. Route 64

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U.S. Route 64 marker
U.S. Route 64
Highway system

Several special routes of U.S. Route 64 exist. In order from west to east they are as follows.

Alternate routes[]

Spring Hope alternate route[]

Alternate plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Alternate marker

U.S. Highway 64 Alternate

LocationSpring Hope, North Carolina
Length11.0 mi[1] (17.7 km)
Existed1979–present

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64 Alt) was established in 1979, replacing the old mainline US 64 through the town of Spring Hope.[2]

The entire route is in Nash County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 64 / NC 231 south – Rocky Mount, Raleigh, MiddlesexSouth end of NC 231 overlap
0.20.32 NC 98 west / NC 231 end – Wake ForestNorth end of NC 231 overlap
Spring Hope3.86.1 NC 581 south (Walnut Street) – BaileySouth end of NC 581 overlap
4.47.1 NC 581 north (Louisburg Road) – Louisburg, HendersonNorth end of NC 581 overlap
Nashville11.017.7
US 64 / US 64 Bus. east – Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Nashville
Exit 458 (US 64)
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Rocky Mount–Tarboro alternate route[]

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U.S. Highway 64 Alternate marker

U.S. Highway 64 Alternate

LocationRocky MountTarboro, NC
Length14.2 mi[3] (22.9 km)
Existed1987–present

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64 Alt) was established in 1987, replacing the old mainline US 64 between the cities Rocky Mount and Tarboro.[2]

The entire route is in Edgecombe County.

Locationmi[3]kmDestinationsNotes
Rocky Mount0.00.0
US 64 / US 64 Bus. west / NC 43 north – Raleigh, Tarboro, Rocky Mount
North end of NC 43 overlap; exit 472 (US 64)
0.30.48 NC 43 south (Springfield Road) – Pinetops, GreenvilleSouth end of NC 43 overlap
Tarboro11.017.7Main Street – Tarboro
13.020.9 NC 122 south (Howard Avenue)South end of NC 122 overlap
13.722.0 NC 111 south (Wilson Street)South end of NC 111 overlap
14.222.9 US 64 west / US 258 south / NC 111 / NC 122 north – Rocky Mount, FarmvilleWest end of US 64 and north end of NC 111 and NC 122 overlap; exit 485 (US 64)
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Princeville–Williamston alternate route[]

Alternate plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Alternate marker

U.S. Highway 64 Alternate

LocationPrincevilleWilliamston, NC
Length31.0 mi[4] (49.9 km)
Existed1996–present

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64 Alt) was established in 1996, replacing the old mainline US 64 between the cities Princeville and Williamston. At some locations it is signed as US 64A.[2]


CountyLocationmi[4]kmDestinationsNotes
EdgecombePrinceville0.00.0 US 64 east / US 258 / NC 111 / NC 122 south – WilliamstonEast end of US 64 and south end of US 258 / NC 111 / NC 122 overlap; exit 486 (US 64)
0.40.64 US 258 / NC 111 / NC 122 north (Mutual Boulevard) – Scotland Neck
NC 33 west (Main Street) – Tarboro
North end of US 258 / NC 111 / NC 122 and west end of NC 33 overlap
1.42.3 NC 33 east – GreenvilleEast end of NC 33 overlap
Conetoe7.111.4 NC 42 (Church Street) – Conetoe, Hamilton
PittBethel12.319.8

US 13 Bus. / NC 11 Bus. (Main Street) – Greenville
12.720.4 US 13 / NC 11 – Greenville, Williamston
MartinRobersonville19.431.2 NC 903 – Stokes,
Everetts23.437.7 US 13 / US 64 – Williamston, TarboroExit 507 (US 64)
Williamston28.846.3 NC 125 southSouth end of NC 125 overlap
30.248.6
US 17 Bus. / NC 125 north – Washington, Downtown
North end of NC 125 overlap
31.049.9 US 13 / US 17 / US 64 – Everetts, Tarboro, WindsorExit 515 (US 64)
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Business loops and spurs[]

Farmington business loop[]

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U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationFarmington, New Mexico
Length3.1 mi[5] (5.0 km)

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) goes through downtown Farmington, via Main Street and Broadway Avenue. Mainline US 64 is signed as both Bypass and Truck route, going south around Farmington, via Murray Drive.[6]

Muskogee business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationMuskogee, Oklahoma
Length4.8 mi[7] (7.7 km)
Existed1960–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US-64 Bus.) was established in 1960, replacing the old mainline US-64 through downtown Muskogee, via Okmulgee Avenue and South Main Street.[citation needed][8] It also has an overlap with U.S. Route 62 Business along Okmulgee Avenue.

Alma business route[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationAlma, Arkansas
Length1.10 mi[10] (1.77 km)
ExistedJuly 28, 1965[9]–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (Hwy. 64B or US 64B) is an east–west highway in Alma. The route connects US 64 to Highway 162 along a former alignment of US 64 in the city. The route was designated by the Arkansas State Highway Commission on July 28, 1965.[9]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Alma, Crawford County.

mi[10]kmDestinationsNotes
0.000.00 US 64 – [[, Arkansas|]]Eastern terminus
1.101.77 AR 162 (Cherry St/Fayetteville Ave)Western terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Vilonia business loop[]

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U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationVilonia, Arkansas
Length8.37 mi[11] (13.47 km)
ExistedOctober 11, 2011–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64B) was established October 11, 2011, following the former alignment of US 64. It traverses through downtown Vilonia, via Main Street.

Augusta business loop[]

US 64B/AR 33B turn left in Augusta

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U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationAugusta, Arkansas
Length1.07 mi[13] (1.72 km)
Existed1956[12]–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64B) was established on May 9, 1956, following the former alignment of US 64. It traverses through downtown Augusta, via 5th Street, Magnolia Street, 3rd Street, and Main Street.[12][14]

Patterson–McCrory business route[]

US 64B near its eastern terminus

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U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationPattersonMcCrory, Arkansas
Length5.15 mi[15] (8.29 km)
Existed1968–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64B) was established in 1968, it goes through Patterson and McCrory.[14]

Wynne business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationWynne, Arkansas
Length4.36 mi[16] (7.02 km)

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64B) starts from US 64 and goes west into downtown Wynne, ending at Falls Boulevard. It does not reconnect to US 64, making it a business spur; not to be confused with US 64 Spur, located northwest of Wynne.[14]

Parkin business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationParkin, Arkansas
Length1.1 mi[17] (1.8 km)
Existed1972–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64B) was established in 1972, it starts from US 64 and goes west into downtown Parkin, ending at Church Street. It does not reconnect to US 64, making it a business spur.[14]

Earle business loop[]

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U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationEarle, Arkansas
Length2.8 mi[18] (4.5 km)
Existed1972–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64B) was established in 1972, it goes through downtown Earle, via 2nd Street.[14]

Crawfordsville business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64B marker

U.S. Highway 64B

LocationCrawfordsville, Arkansas
Length1.3 mi[19] (2.1 km)
Existed1972–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64B) was established in 1972, it goes through downtown Crawfordsville, via Main Street.[14]

Whiteville business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Route 64 Business marker

U.S. Route 64 Business

LocationWhiteville, Tennessee
Length2.1 mi[20] (3.4 km)
Existed1963–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) was established in 1963, it goes through downtown Whiteville, via Main Street.[14]

The entire route is in Whiteville, Hardeman County.

mikmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 64 (SR 15) – Somerville, BolivarWestern terminus
0.91.4 SR 179 east (S Cross Avenue)Western end of wrong-way concurrency with SR 179
1.01.6 SR 179 west (Oak Street)Eastern end of wrong-way concurrency with SR 179
2.13.4 US 64 (SR 15) – Bolivar, SomervilleEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Selmer business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Route 64 Business marker

U.S. Route 64 Business

LocationSelmer, Tennessee
Length2.6 mi (4.2 km)

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) is a former section of US 64 that runs along West Cherry Avenue, Court Avenue and Mulberry Avenue in downtown Selmer, between the two ends of an overlap of US 45 and 64. The entire route is in Selmer, McNairy County.

mikmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 45 / US 64 (Marcus J Wright Memorial Highway/W Cherry Avenue/SR 5/SR 15 west) – Bethel Springs, Henderson, Hornsby, BolivarWestern terminus; interchange; western end of unsigned concurrency with SR 15
1.62.6N Railroad Street To Purdy Road - Purdy
2.64.2 US 45 / US 64 (Mulberry Avenue/Marcus J Wright Memorial Highway/SR 5/SR 15 east) – Eastview, Corinth, MS, AdamsvilleEastern terminus; eastern end of unsigned concurrency SR 15
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Lawrenceburg business route[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Route 64 Business marker

U.S. Route 64 Business

LocationLawrenceburg, Tennessee
Length9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Existed2014?–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) was established during the mid-2010s as a replacement for mainline US 64's realignment onto the Lawrenceburg Highway. It goes through downtown Lawrenceburg, via West Gaines Street, East Gaines Street and Pulaski Highway.

The entire route is in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County.

mikmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 64 (SR 15/Lawrenceburg Highway) – Waynesboro, PulaskiWestern terminus
1.42.3 SR 242 south (West Point Drive) – Iron CityWest end of SR 242 overlap
2.13.4Davy Crockett Park Road - David Crockett State Park
2.94.7 SR 242 north (Buffalo Avenue)East end of SR 242 overlap
3.55.6 US 43 (SR 6/Locust Avenue) – Mount Pleasant, Ethridge, Loretto, Saint Joseph
7.411.9 Lone Star Road - Lawrenceburg–Lawrence County Airport
9.315.0 US 64 (SR 15/Lawrenceburg Highway) – Pulaski, WaynesboroEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Hayesville business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationHayesville, North Carolina
Length2.0 mi[21] (3.2 km)
Existed1971–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1971 when mainline US 64 was placed on new bypass south of Hayesville. The business routes follows the old alignment through the downtown area, via Hwy 64 Business, Hiwassee Street and Main Street.[22]

The entire route is in Clay County.

Locationmi[21]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 64 – Murphy, Franklin
Hayesville1.72.7 NC 69 south – HiawasseeRoundabout
2.03.2 US 64 – Murphy, Franklin
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Brevard business loop[]

2014 County Map

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationBrevard, North Carolina
Length1.07 mi[23] (1.72 km)
Existed1960–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) was established in 1960 as a renumbering of US 64A in downtown Brevard, via Caldwell Street. The 1.07-mile (1.72 km) business loop appears only in NCDOT and AASHTO logs and maps; its actually utilized as westbound US 64 and southbound US 276 (between Main Street and Broad Street).[24] In 2006, NCDOT submitted a request to officially make US 64E and US 64W through downtown Brevard, but was denied in the AASHTO Fall Meeting.[25]

Morganton business loop[]

Meeting at Green

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationMorganton, North Carolina
Length2.8 mi[26] (4.5 km)
Existed1960–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1960, which followed the old mainline US 64 routing through downtown Morganton before 1956, via Burkemont Avenue, Union Street and Meeting Street.[27] Between 1969 and 1972, US 64 Bus was split into one-way alignments, eastbound continued on Meeting Street while westbound moved onto Union Street. In 1992, a few years after US 64 was rerouted through Lenoir, US 64 Bus was removed east of Green Street along Meeting and Union Streets to Fleming Drive. Eastbound went north on Green Street to Avery Avenue and westbound went south from Sterling Street to Union Street. Continuing along Avery Avenue and Lenoir Road, it reconnects with mainline US 64, via Sanford Drive. This new alignment adds a short overlap with NC 181 and a long overlap with NC 18; its older section west of Green Street continued to share a short overlap with US 70 Bus.[28]

The entire route is in Morganton, Burke County.

mi[26]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 64 (Burkemont Avenue) / US 70 (Flemming Drive)
0.71.1
US 70 Bus. west (Union Street)
West end of US 70 Bus. overlap
1.32.1
US 70 Bus. east (Meeting Street)
NC 18 south / NC 181 begin (Sterling Street / Green Street)
East end of US 70 Bus. and south end of NC 18 / NC 181 overlap
1.52.4 NC 181 north (Green Street)North end of NC 181 overlap
2.84.5 US 64 (Sanford Drive) / NC 18 north (Lenoir Road) – Foothills Regional AirportNorth end of NC 18 overlap
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Asheboro business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationAsheboro, North Carolina
Length6.3 mi (10.1 km)
ExistedDecember 18, 2020–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 2020 when mainline US 64 was placed on a new freeway bypass south of Asheboro. The business route continues along the former mainline alignment through the city limits.[29]

The entire route is in Randolph County.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
0.000.00 US 64 – Lexington, RaleighInterchange; western terminus; US 64 exit 339
Asheboro2.54.0 NC 49 south / Albemarle Road – CharlotteInterchange via connector roads and entrance ramps; west end of NC 49 overlap
2.84.5 I-73 / I-74 / US 220 – Rockingham, GreensboroCloverleaf interchange; I-73 exit 72
3.65.8
US 220 Bus. (Fayetteville Street)
RIRO interchange
5.48.7 NC 42 – Coleridge, Bennett
6.310.1 US 64 / NC 49 north – Raleigh, LexingtonInterchange; eastern terminus; US 64 exit 352; east end of NC 49 overlap; highway continues as US 64 east/NC 49 north
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Pittsboro business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationPittsboro, North Carolina
Length6.3 mi[30] (10.1 km)
Existed2005–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 2005 when mainline US 64 was placed on new freeway bypass north of Pittsboro. The business route continues along the former mainline alignment through the downtown area, via East and West Streets. At center is the county courthouse, surrounded by a roundabout.[31][32]

The entire route is in Chatham County.

Locationmi[30]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 64 – Siler City, RaleighExit 378 (US 64)
Pittsboro2.94.7 NC 87 / NC 902 west – Bear Creek, Graham
3.45.5 US 15 / US 501 (Sanford Road / Hillsboro Street)Roundabout
6.310.1 US 64 – Raleigh, Siler CityExit 386 (US 64)
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Raleigh–Zebulon business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationRaleighZebulon, NC
Length19.2 mi[33] (30.9 km)
Existed1960–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1960 when mainline US 64 was placed on new bypass route north of Wendell, through Lizard Lick; the 6-mile (9.7 km) business route travels through downtown Wendell along Wendell boulevard, connecting with NC 231 (Selma Road).[27] In 1975, mainline US 64 was placed on new freeway bypass north of Wendell and Zebulon, extending the business route an additional 3 miles (4.8 km), from near Eagle Rock to north of Zebulon (via Gannon and Arendell Avenues); the former bypass through Lizard Lick became NC 97.[34] In 2006, US 64/US 264 was placed on new freeway bypass south of Knightdale; its old alignment becoming another extension of US 64 business, via New Bern Avenue / Knightdale Boulevard and a 1.1-mile (1.8 km) hidden concurrency along the Cliff Benson Beltline.[35]

The entire route is in Wake County.

Locationmi[33]kmDestinationsNotes
Raleigh0.00.0 I-87 / I-440 east / US 64 / US 264 east – Rocky Mount, Wilson, GreenvilleEast end of I-440 overlap; exit 14 (I-440)
1.11.8 I-440 west – Wake ForestWest end of I-440 overlap; exit 13B (I-440)
Knightdale5.08.0 I-540 – DurhamExit 24 (I-540)
10.216.4 I-87 / US 64 / US 264 – Raleigh, Wilson, Rocky MountExit 13 (I-87)
Wendell11.819.0 NC 97 east – Zebulon
14.523.3 NC 231 north (Selma Road)
Zebulon17.928.8 NC 97 west (Gannon Avenue) – RaleighWest end of NC 97 overlap
18.429.6 NC 96 south (Arendell Avenue) / NC 97 east (Gannon Avenue) – SelmaSouth end of NC 96 and east end of NC 97 overlap
19.230.9 US 64 / US 264 / NC 96 – Rocky Mount, Raleigh, OxfordNorth end of NC 96 overlap; exit 435 (US 64)
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Nashville business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationNashville, North Carolina
Length3.5 mi[36] (5.6 km)
Existed1960–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1963 when mainline US 64 was placed on new freeway bypass route north of Nashville. The business route follows the old alignment through the downtown area via Western Avenue, Barnes Street, Washington Street, and Eastern Avenue.[37]

The entire route is in Nashville, Nash County.

mi[36]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0
US 64 / US 64 Alt. west – Rocky Mount, Raleigh, Momeyer
Exit 458 (US 64)
1.52.4 NC 58 north (Washington Street) – CastaliaNorth end of NC 58 overlap
2.03.2 NC 58 south (First Street) – WilsonSouth end of NC 58 overlap
3.55.6 US 64 – Rocky Mount, RaleighExit 461 (US 64)
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Rocky Mount business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationRocky Mount, North Carolina
Length5.3 mi[38] (8.5 km)
Existed1982–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) was established in 1982, it replaced the old mainline US 64 through downtown Rocky Mount, via Sunset Avenue, Thomas Avenue, and Raleigh Street.

Jamesville business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationJamesville, North Carolina
Length1.7 mi[39] (2.7 km)
Existed1992–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) was established in 1992, it replaced the old mainline US 64 through downtown Jamesville, via Main Street.

The entire route is in Martin County.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
Jamesville0.00.0 US 64 – Williamston, PlymouthWestern terminus
1.01.6 NC 171 – JamesvilleNorthern terminus of NC 171
1.72.7 US 64 – Williamston, PlymouthEastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Columbia business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationColumbia, North Carolina
Length.5 mi[40] (800 m)
Existed1960–present

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus.) was established in 1960, the business loop goes through downtown Columbia, via Broad Street and Main Street.

Bypass routes[]

Fayetteville bypass[]

Bypass plate.svg

U.S. Route 64 Bypass marker

U.S. Route 64 Bypass

LocationFayetteville, Tennessee

U.S. Route 64 Bypass (US 64 Byp.) runs along the southern side of Fayetteville, Tennessee. The first section is named Wilson Parkway and runs south, then curves to the southeast. After the intersection with Hedgecomb Avenue and River Drive, the road makes a sharp curve to the northeast where it runs along the west bank of the Elk River. At the intersection with US 431, an overlap with US 231 ends as it joins US 64 Bypass onto a new road named Thornton Taylor Parkway. After passing the Lincoln Medical Center, the road curves from the northeast to northwest as US 64 Bypass ends at US 64, while US 231 continues northward along Thornton Taylor Parkway towards Shelbyville Highway.

Cleveland bypass[]

Bypass plate.svg

U.S. Route 64 Bypass marker

U.S. Route 64 Bypass

LocationCleveland, Tennessee
Length6.6 mi[42] (10.6 km)
Existed1966[41]–present

U.S. Route 64 Bypass (US 64 Byp.) was constructed as the southeastern part of the Cleveland beltway, known as APD-40.[43] The route is part of Corridor K of the Appalachian Development Highway System.

Manns Harbor–Manteo bypass[]

By-pass plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Bypass marker

U.S. Highway 64 Bypass

LocationManns HarborManteo, NC
Length5.9 mi[44] (9.5 km)
Existed1999–present

U.S. Route 64 Bypass (US 64 Byp.) was established in 1999 as a new primary routing bypassing Manns Harbor and Manteo, while also providing direct access between Nags Head and the mainland. Its main feature is the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge, which is a divided four-lane bridge crossing over the Croatan Sound. From 1999 to 2003, it also shared a complete concurrency with US 264 Bypass.[45][46]

The entire route is in Dare County.

Locationmi[44]kmDestinationsNotes
Manns Harbor0.00.0 US 64 east – Manns Harbor
Croatan Sound2.74.3Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge
Manteo5.99.5 US 64 west / NC 345 south – Manteo, Wanchese
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Spur routes[]

Wynne spur route[]

Spur plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64S marker

U.S. Highway 64S

LocationWynne, Arkansas
Length1.052 mi[48] (1.693 km)
ExistedMay 23, 1985[47]–present

U.S. Route 64 Spur (US 64S) is a north–south spur route in Wynne. The highway serves as an alternate north–south highway to Highway 1 between a residential section of Wynne and US 64. The highway was created for access to an industrial park at the request of City of Wynne officials in 1985.[47]

Route description
Southern terminus

The highway begins at an intersection with US 64 and Highway 1 in northern Wynne in the Arkansas Delta. It runs due south as a section line road through an industrial and agricultural area to John Brown Road, where state maintenance ends. The roadway continues south under city maintenance as Martin Luther King Street.[49][50]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Wynne, Cross County.

mi[10]kmDestinationsNotes
0.0000.000 US 64 / AR 1 – Bald Knob, West Memphis, JonesboroNorthern terminus
1.0521.693John Brown Road, end state maintenanceSouthern terminus, roadway continues south under city maintenance
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Truck routes[]

Franklin–Hendersonville truck route[]

Truck plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Truck marker

U.S. Highway 64 Truck

LocationFranklinHendersonville, NC
Length80.8 mi[51] (130.0 km)

U.S. Route 64 Truck (US 64 Truck) follows US 23 from Franklin to Dillsboro, then east following US 74 to Hendersonville, for a total of 80.8 miles (130.0 km). Signage is not primary, US 64 Truck signs are typically located on the side of major junction changes indicating direction of route. Tractor-trailer trucks are prohibited to use mainline US 64 between Franklin and Brevard.

Savannah truck route[]

Truck plate.svg

U.S. Route 64 Truck marker

U.S. Route 64 Truck

LocationSavannah, Tennessee
Length0.6 mi (970 m)

U.S. Route 64 Truck (US 64 Truck), also known as, Savannah Truck Route follows Water Street around downtown Savannah, Tennessee.

Former alternate routes[]

Brevard alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationBrevard, North Carolina
Length1.1 mi[23] (1.8 km)
Existed1943–1960

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1943, as a new primary routing in downtown Brevard, via Caldwell Street.[52] In 1960 it was renumbered to US 64 Business.[27]

Bat Cave–Morganton alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationBat CaveMorganton, NC
Existed1940–1948

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1934 as an alternate route from Bat Cave, in concurrency with US 74, to Ruth, then north to Morganton, replacing NC 181. In 1948 the route became mainline US 64.[2]

Statesville alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationStatesville, North Carolina
Existed1954–1960

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1954, it replaced the old mainline US 64 through downtown Statesville. In 1960 it was renumbered to US 64 Business.[27]

Franklinville–Ramseur alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationFranklinvilleRamseur, NC
Existed1941–1957

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1941, it replaced the old mainline US 64 through Franklinville and Ramseur.[52] Around 1957, US 64A was downgraded to Andrew Hunter Road and part of NC 22.[2]

Siler City alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationSiler City, North Carolina
Existed1952–1957

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1952, it replaced the old mainline US 64 through downtown Siler City, via 3rd Street. By 1957 it was decommissioned.[2]

Rocky Mount alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationRocky Mount, North Carolina
Existed1934–1949

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1934 as an alternate route in downtown Rocky Mount, via Thomas Avenue; while mainline US 64 used Sunset Avenue, Raleigh Street, and Tarboro Street. It was absorbed by mainline US 64 by 1949.[2]

Williamston alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationWilliamston, North Carolina
Length2.2 mi[53] (3.5 km)
Existed1954–1960

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1954, it replaced the old mainline US 64 through downtown Williamston, via Main Street, Haughton Street and Sycamore Street (now Jamesville Road). In 1960 it was renumbered to US 64 Business.[27]

Columbia alternate route[]

U.S. Highway 64A marker

U.S. Highway 64A

LocationColumbia, North Carolina
Existed1954–1960

U.S. Route 64 Alternate (US 64A) was established in 1954, it replaced the old mainline US 64 through downtown Columbia, via Main Street. In 1960 it was renumbered to US 64 Business.[27]

Former business loops and spurs[]

Enid business loop[]

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U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationEnid, Oklahoma
Length4.7 mi[54] (7.6 km)
Existed1967–2009

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1967, replacing the old mainline US 64 through downtown Enid, via Rock Island Boulevard, Grand Avenue and Owen K. Garriott Road. The business loop was decommissioned in 2009.[14][8][55][56]

Rosman business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationRosman, North Carolina
Length3.5 mi[57] (5.6 km)
Existed1979–1980

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1979 when mainline US 64 was placed on new bypass north of Rosman. However, this business loop designation lasted six months before being decommissioned in 1980; reason was because request to AASHTO was denied. The routing followed US 178 into Rosman, then along Old Rosman Highway (SR 1388) to US 64, towards Brevard.[58][59][60]

Statesville business loop[]

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U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationStatesville, North Carolina
Existed1960–1963

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1960, as a renumbering of US 64A through downtown Statesville. In 1963, mainline US 64 reverted to its original route through Statesville.

Raleigh business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationRaleigh, North Carolina
Length7.9 mi[61] (12.7 km)
Existed1965–1978

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established around 1965 when mainline US 64 was placed on new freeway bypassing north of Raleigh. The business route began at the Western Boulevard interchange with US 64/US 1 and proceeded east into the downtown area, where it became Boylan Avenue. At Boylan/South intersection, US 64 turns right onto South Street, while continues on along Boylan Avenue to Central Prison. Between Saunders Street and East Street, US 64 splits with westbound on South Street and eastbound on Lenoir Street. Continuing along East Street, it turns right onto New Bern Avenue then meeting back with US 64 at the beltline. In 1971, US 64 was split between East Street and Idlewild Avenue, with westbound on New Bern Avenue and eastbound on Edenton Street.[62] In 1973, the split was extended further west from Idlewild Avenue to the Edenton Street / New Bern Avenue split.[63] In 1978, the business loop was decommissioned with its entire routing becoming secondary roads.[64]

Tarboro–Princeville business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationTarboroPrinceville, NC
Length4.4 mi[65] (7.1 km)
Existed1968–1994

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established around 1968 when mainline US 64 was placed on new bypass east of Tarboro and south of Princeville; the business route followed the old alignment through both downtown areas via Main Street. In 1994, US 64 was placed on new freeway south of Tarboro, making the business loop impracticable. Majority of the business route was replaced by NC 33, with only the stretch between Western Boulevard and Northern Boulevard downgraded to secondary road.[66][67][68]

Williamston business loop[]

Business plate.svg

U.S. Highway 64 Business marker

U.S. Highway 64 Business

LocationWilliamston, North Carolina
Length2.2 mi[53] (3.5 km)
Existed1960–1977

U.S. Route 64 Business (US 64 Bus) was established in 1960 as a renumbering of US 64A through downtown Williamston, via Main Street, Haughton Street and Jamesville Road.[27] In 1977, it was decommissioned with Main Street and Jamesville Road downgraded to secondary road, while Haughton Street remained part of US 17 Bus.[69][70][71]

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