US Bridges

NC42 over I-795 US264

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · At JCT of NC42&US264BYP · Structure no. 000000001950240

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over I-795 US264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over I-795 US264 in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC42
CrossesI-795 US264
LocationAt JCT of NC42&US264BYP
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.71089, -77.99983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC42 over I-795 US264 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC42 over I-795 US264 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC42 over I-795 US264 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over I-795 US264?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over I-795 US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.