US Bridges

US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound

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Dare County, North Carolina · 0.10 Mi. E. Jct. SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000550054

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
27,580 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2040. The structure is 27,580 ft (8,406.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 US264BYP
CrossesCroatan Sound
Location0.10 Mi. E. Jct. SR1105
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyDare County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88509, -75.71464
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+265 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27,580 ft (8,406.4 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound?

The structure is 27,580 ft (8,406.4 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US64 US264BYP over Croatan Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.