US Bridges

US264 over Outfall Canal

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 10 Ft E JCT SR 1164 · Structure no. 000000000950045

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Outfall Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 over Outfall Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesOutfall Canal
Location10 Ft E JCT SR 1164
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.44353, -76.16939
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Outfall Canal 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 over Outfall Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Outfall Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.