US Bridges

US264W over Turkey Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI E JCT NC231 · Structure no. 000000001270150

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264W over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264W over Turkey Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264W
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.8 MI E JCT NC231
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79841, -78.17636
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2021)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264W over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264W over Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US264W over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is US264W over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US264W over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.