US Bridges

US264 Wbl over Tar River

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000001470456

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
901 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 Wbl over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264 Wbl over Tar River 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264 Wbl
CrossesTar River
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC43
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64627, -77.42182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length901 ft (274.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wbl over Tar River built?

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

What condition is US264 Wbl over Tar River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US264 Wbl over Tar River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264 Wbl over Tar River?

The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US264 Wbl over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.