US Bridges

US264 NC99 over Cuckolds Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. E. Jct. NC99 · Structure no. 000000000130063

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 NC99 over Cuckolds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 NC99 over Cuckolds Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS264 NC99
CrossesCuckolds Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. Jct. NC99
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.57246, -76.64536
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NC99 over Cuckolds Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 NC99 over Cuckolds 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 NC99 over Cuckolds Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 NC99 over Cuckolds Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US264 NC99 over Cuckolds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.