US Bridges

US264 over Broad Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 3.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC99 · Structure no. 000000000130051

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 over Broad Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesBroad Creek
Location3.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC99
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.57006, -76.69299
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Broad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US264 over Broad Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Broad Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.