US Bridges

NC58 over Pettiford Creek

Fair

Carteret County, North Carolina · 1.7MI.N.JCT.NC24 · Structure no. 000000000310009

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Pettiford Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC58 over Pettiford Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNC58
CrossesPettiford Creek
Location1.7MI.N.JCT.NC24
RouteState Highway 58
CountyCarteret County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.71122, -77.06787
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC58 over Pettiford Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Pettiford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does NC58 over Pettiford Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Pettiford Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Pettiford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.