US Bridges

US264 over Pantego Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · .01 Mi. W. Jct. NC99 · Structure no. 000000000130055

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Pantego Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 over Pantego Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesPantego Creek
Location.01 Mi. W. Jct. NC99
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.58759, -76.66268
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Pantego Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Pantego 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US264 over Pantego Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Pantego Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Pantego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.