US264E over Grindle Creek
FairPitt County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.E.JCT.SR1561 · Structure no. 000000001470090
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US264E over Grindle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264E over Grindle Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US264E over Grindle Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US264E over Grindle 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US264E over Grindle Creek carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US264E over Grindle Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US264E over Grindle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.