US Bridges

US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1 Mile West of NC-58 · Structure no. 000000001950256

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS264WBYP
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1 Mile West of NC-58
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66899, -77.87317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2021)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US264WBYP over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.