US Bridges

US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI N JCT NC42 · Structure no. 000000001950022

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 87 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264ALT NC42
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.0 MI N JCT NC42
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73183, -77.93517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US264ALT NC42 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.