US264E
Carrying US264E over US264
0.7 MI.S.OF JCT.US17 BUS., Beaufort, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US264E
The US264E bridge in Beaufort, North Carolina carries US264E over US264. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 8,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US264E compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000130354
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US264E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US264E against other structures in Beaufort and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US264E?
US264E in Beaufort, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US264E inspected?
US264E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US264E is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US264E?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US264E.
Who is responsible for maintaining US264E?
Ownership is not specified for US264E in the NBI.
How old is US264E and does age affect safety?
US264E was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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