US64 US264 over Buffalo Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.E.JCT.SR2276 · Structure no. 000000001830182
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 US264 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 US264 over Buffalo Creek 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 32,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,500 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 US264 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US64 US264 over Buffalo 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US64 US264 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 32,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64 US264 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US64 US264 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.