US Bridges

US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. JCT SR 1534 · Structure no. 000000001470055

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS264ALT/NC33 W
CrossesTar River Overflow
Location0.6 Mi. W. JCT SR 1534
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.61333, -77.32846
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2018)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US264ALT/NC33 W over Tar River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.