US Bridges

US264 over Kitty Creek

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI E JCT SR1315 · Structure no. 000000000950054

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Kitty Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 over Kitty Creek in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesKitty Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT SR1315
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.5166, -75.99117
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Kitty Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Kitty 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US264 over Kitty Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Kitty Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Kitty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.