US Bridges

SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.NC16 · Structure no. 000000000090447

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr is a steel culvert carrying SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1158
CrossesUt to South Fork New Rvr
Location50 FT.W.JCT.NC16
RouteState Highway 1158
Coordinates36.36635, -81.39104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1158 over Ut to South Fork New Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.