US Bridges

NC39 over US264

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.58 Mi.S. of Jct. SR2320 · Structure no. 000000001830018

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC39 over US264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC39 over US264 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC39
CrossesUS264
Location0.58 Mi.S. of Jct. SR2320
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82071, -78.26894
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2021)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC39 over US264 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC39 over US264 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC39 over US264 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC39 over US264?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns NC39 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.