US Bridges

SR1965 over US264

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S. of SR1945 · Structure no. 000000001270212

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1965 over US264 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1965 over US264 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSR1965
CrossesUS264
Location0.3 Mi.S. of SR1945
RouteState Highway 1965
Coordinates35.77763, -78.07319
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1965 over US264 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1965 over US264 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1965 over US264 carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1965 over US264?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1965 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.