US264 over Canal
FairHyde County, North Carolina · 5 W. JCT SR1116 · Structure no. 000000000950047
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US264 over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 over Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US264 over Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US264 over Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US264 over Canal carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US264 over Canal?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US264 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.