US Bridges

US264E over SR1128

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC231 · Structure no. 000000001270124

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264E over SR1128 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264E over SR1128 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264E
CrossesSR1128
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC231
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.80539, -78.20758
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2021)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US264E over SR1128 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264E over SR1128 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US264E over SR1128 carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US264E over SR1128?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US264E over SR1128?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.