US Bridges

US264 over Stumpy Point Bay

Good

Dare County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W. Jct. SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000550013

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Stumpy Point Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264 over Stumpy Point Bay in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesStumpy Point Bay
Location0.4 MI W. Jct. SR1100
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.69692, -75.77359
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 over Stumpy Point Bay built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Stumpy Point Bay 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 over Stumpy Point Bay carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Stumpy Point Bay?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Stumpy Point Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.