US Bridges

US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.I95 · Structure no. 000000001950266

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS264E
CrossesNorfolk/Southern RR
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.I95
RouteU.S. Route 264
Coordinates35.75189, -78.02376
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2019)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR built?

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

What condition is US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US264E over Norfolk/Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.