US Bridges

US264ALT over Mocassin Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. of NC39 · Structure no. 000000001010018

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264ALT over Mocassin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US264ALT over Mocassin Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264ALT
CrossesMocassin Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of NC39
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.81374, -78.25704
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264ALT over Mocassin Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264ALT over Mocassin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US264ALT over Mocassin Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US264ALT over Mocassin Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US264ALT over Mocassin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.