US Bridges

US264E over Tranters Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.W. Jct. SR1410 · Structure no. 000000000130323

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
329 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264E over Tranters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264E over Tranters Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS264E
CrossesTranters Creek
Location0.4 Mi.W. Jct. SR1410
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.60503, -77.14097
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length329 ft (100.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US264E over Tranters Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264E over Tranters 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 US264E over Tranters Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US264E over Tranters Creek?

The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US264E over Tranters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.