US Bridges

US264 over Thompson Canal

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.W.JCT.SR1229 · Structure no. 000000001470445

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Thompson Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US264 over Thompson Canal in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesThompson Canal
Location0.6MI.W.JCT.SR1229
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.6155, -77.65495
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2021)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US264 over Thompson Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over Thompson Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US264 over Thompson Canal carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Thompson Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns US264 over Thompson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.