I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal
FairPitt County, North Carolina · 0.8MI.E. JCT.SR1221 · Structure no. 000000001470441
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-587 US264 over Old Woman Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.