US Bridges

NC58 over Hunter Creek

Good

Carteret County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N. JCT SR1100 · Structure no. 000000000310030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Hunter Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC58 over Hunter Creek in Carteret County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC58
CrossesHunter Creek
Location0.5 MI N. JCT SR1100
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates34.79814, -77.13178
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC58 over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Hunter Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC58 over Hunter Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.