US Bridges

US264ALT over US264

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · Jct. of US264ALT & US264 · Structure no. 000000001950265

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264ALT over US264 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264ALT over US264 in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264ALT
CrossesUS264
LocationJct. of US264ALT & US264
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.76173, -78.02846
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 US264ALT over US264 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US264ALT over US264 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US264ALT over US264 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US264ALT over US264?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US264ALT over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.