US Bridges

US264 over Far Creek

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.W.JCT.SR1315 · Structure no. 000000000950050

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Far Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US264 over Far Creek in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesFar Creek
Location1.0 MI.W.JCT.SR1315
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.50904, -75.99688
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 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 over Far Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Far Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US264 over Far Creek carry?

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

How long is US264 over Far Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Far Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.