US Bridges

US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT US264 · Structure no. 000000001950053

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264ALT US301
CrossesHominy Swamp
Location0.3 MI N JCT US264
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.70578, -77.91514
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US264ALT US301 over Hominy Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.