US Bridges

US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI E. Jct. US17 · Structure no. 000000000130026

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS264 NC92
CrossesRunyon Creek
Location2.0 MI E. Jct. US17
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.54511, -77.02483
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.