US Bridges

US264 over Long Shoal River

Good

Hyde County, North Carolina · 7.6 MI E JCT SR1355 · Structure no. 000000000950056

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Long Shoal River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264 over Long Shoal River in Hyde County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesLong Shoal River
Location7.6 MI E JCT SR1355
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.64614, -75.89067
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 Long Shoal River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Long Shoal River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US264 over Long Shoal River carry?

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

How long is US264 over Long Shoal River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over Long Shoal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.