US Bridges

US264 over Waupopin Canal

Fair

Hyde County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI E JCT SR1315 · Structure no. 000000000950055

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Waupopin Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264 over Waupopin Canal in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264
CrossesWaupopin Canal
Location1.0 MI E JCT SR1315
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyHyde County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52661, -75.9822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Waupopin Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US264 over Waupopin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US264 over Waupopin Canal carry?

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

How long is US264 over Waupopin Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Waupopin Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.