US Bridges

US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. SR1562 · Structure no. 000000001950058

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 102 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264A NC91
CrossesWhite Oak Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. E. SR1562
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68411, -77.80892
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US264A NC91 over White Oak Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.