US Bridges

US264 NC45 over Burgess Mill Creek

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1302 · Structure no. 000000000950008

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 NC45 over Burgess Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 NC45 over Burgess Mill Creek in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264 NC45
CrossesBurgess Mill Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1302
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.56714, -76.44665
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC45 over Burgess Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 NC45 over Burgess Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US264 NC45 over Burgess Mill Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 NC45 over Burgess Mill Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US264 NC45 over Burgess Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.