US Bridges

US264 over US64

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. NC97 · Structure no. 000000001830015

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over US64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264 over US64 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesUS264
CrossesUS64
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. NC97
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.8354, -78.30333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2019)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US264 over US64 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264 over US64 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US264 over US64 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264 over US64?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US264 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.