US Bridges

US158 over Hyco Creek

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC119 · Structure no. 000000000330024

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Hyco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US158 over Hyco Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesHyco Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC119
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.39784, -79.19712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US158 over Hyco Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Hyco 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Hyco Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Hyco Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Hyco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.