US Bridges

US264W Ramp over US264

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.NC121 · Structure no. 000000000790100

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264W Ramp over US264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264W Ramp over US264 in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264W Ramp
CrossesUS264
Location0.3 MI.W.NC121
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61433, -77.66009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US264W Ramp over US264 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264W Ramp over US264 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US264W Ramp over US264 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US264W Ramp over US264?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US264W Ramp over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.