US Bridges

US264E Alt over Toisnot Swamp

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.E.US264 · Structure no. 000000001950055

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264E Alt over Toisnot Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264E Alt over Toisnot Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS264E Alt
CrossesToisnot Swamp
Location1.1 MI.E.US264
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.69791, -77.8546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264E Alt over Toisnot Swamp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264E Alt over Toisnot 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US264E Alt over Toisnot Swamp carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US264E Alt over Toisnot Swamp?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US264E Alt over Toisnot Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.