US Bridges

US264 NC92 over Broad Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI W JCT NC32 · Structure no. 000000000130034

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 NC92 over Broad Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US264 NC92 over Broad Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 years old, older 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS264 NC92
CrossesBroad Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT NC32
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.53618, -76.97507
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264 NC92 over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US264 NC92 over Broad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US264 NC92 over Broad Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 NC92 over Broad Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US264 NC92 over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.