US Bridges

US264W over Tranters Creek Overflow

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.7MI E JCT SR 1564 · Structure no. 000000001470091

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264W over Tranters Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US264W over Tranters Creek Overflow 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 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264W
CrossesTranters Creek Overflow
Location0.7MI E JCT SR 1564
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.60598, -77.14436
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2018)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Tranters Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264W over Tranters Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US264W over Tranters Creek Overflow carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US264W over Tranters Creek Overflow?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US264W over Tranters Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.