FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US264 WBL

Carrying US264 WBL over CSX R/R

0.5 MI. W. JCT. SR1612, Wilson, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US264 WBL

The US264 WBL bridge in Wilson, North Carolina carries US264 WBL over CSX R/R. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.8 meters (216 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,250 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US264 WBL compares

▼ 3.4
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of North Carolina bridges
195
Bridges in Wilson · 2 in Poor condition
US264 WBL 40.8 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
65.8 m (216 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001950248

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US264 WBL 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 US264 WBL against other structures in Wilson 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 US264 WBL?

US264 WBL in Wilson, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US264 WBL inspected?

US264 WBL'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 10,250 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US264 WBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US264 WBL?

US264 WBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US264 WBL?

US264 WBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US264 WBL and does age affect safety?

US264 WBL was built in 2003, making it 23 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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