US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek
PoorCaswell County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC62 · Structure no. 000000000330001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US158 NC86 over Country Line Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.