US Bridges

US64 US264 over Spencers Creek

Good

Dare County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E. JCT.US264 · Structure no. 000000000550007

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 US264 over Spencers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US64 US264 over Spencers Creek in Dare 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS64 US264
CrossesSpencers Creek
Location0.8 Mi.E. JCT.US264
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.87988, -75.7747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 US264 over Spencers Creek built?

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

What condition is US64 US264 over Spencers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US64 US264 over Spencers Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 US264 over Spencers Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US64 US264 over Spencers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.