US Bridges

US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy Swamp

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 086 Mi. W. of SR1602 · Structure no. 000000001950260

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy Swamp 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264 Byp. Wbl
CrossesHominy Swamp
Location086 Mi. W. of SR1602
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.67181, -77.89453
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2022)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy Swamp built?

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

What condition is US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy Swamp carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy Swamp?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US264 Byp. Wbl over Hominy Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.