US Bridges

I795 US264 over Mill Branch

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. NC42 · Structure no. 000000001950262

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I795 US264 over Mill Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I795 US264 over Mill Branch 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 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI795 US264
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.25 Mi. S. Jct. NC42
RouteInterstate 795
Coordinates35.70988, -77.99844
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2020)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I795 US264 over Mill Branch built?

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

What condition is I795 US264 over Mill Branch 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 I795 US264 over Mill Branch carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I795 US264 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I795 US264 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.