US Bridges

I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US258 · Structure no. 000000001470449

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-587 US258 US264
CrossesJacobs Branch
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US258
RouteInterstate 587
Coordinates35.62036, -77.59719
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns I-587 US258 US264 over Jacobs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.