US Bridges

I-587 US264E over US301

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.E. Jct. I-795 · Structure no. 000000001950247

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-587 US264E over US301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-587 US264E over US301 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-587 US264E
CrossesUS301
Location0.5 Mi.E. Jct. I-795
RouteInterstate 587
Coordinates35.67903, -77.95268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-587 US264E over US301 built?

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

What condition is I-587 US264E over US301 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 I-587 US264E over US301 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-587 US264E over US301?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-587 US264E over US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.