US Bridges

US264 over Maple Branch

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. JCT.SR1409 · Structure no. 000000000130342

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Maple Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US264 over Maple Branch in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264
CrossesMaple Branch
Location0.5 Mi. E. JCT.SR1409
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59922, -77.11208
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US264 over Maple Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Maple Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US264 over Maple Branch carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Maple Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US264 over Maple Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.