US Bridges

US264RAMP over Parker Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. Jct. US13 US264 · Structure no. 000000001470468

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264RAMP over Parker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US264RAMP over Parker Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264RAMP
CrossesParker Creek
Location0.2 Mi.W. Jct. US13 US264
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.66106, -77.36782
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
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 US264RAMP over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264RAMP over Parker Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US264RAMP over Parker Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264RAMP over Parker Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US264RAMP over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.