US Bridges

US264E.BYP over Hominy Swamp

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.86 Mi. W. Jct. SR1602 · Structure no. 000000001950261

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 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

US264E.BYP over Hominy Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264E.BYP 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% 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).

Location

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CarriesUS264E.BYP
CrossesHominy Swamp
Location0.86 Mi. W. Jct. SR1602
RouteU.S. Route 264
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67159, -77.89453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2022)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US264E.BYP over Hominy Swamp built?

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

What condition is US264E.BYP over Hominy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US264E.BYP over Hominy Swamp carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US264E.BYP over Hominy Swamp?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US264E.BYP over Hominy Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.