US Bridges

US264 over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.E.JCT.US264ALT. · Structure no. 000000001830056

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US264 over Moccasin Creek 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS264
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location0.7 MI.E.JCT.US264ALT.
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.81768, -78.25614
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2015)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US264 over Moccasin Creek built?

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

What condition is US264 over Moccasin Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US264 over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US264 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.