US Bridges

US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr.

Poor

Currituck County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E. of JCT SR1148 · Structure no. 000000000530005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr. is a steel culvert carrying US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr. in Currituck County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158
CrossesBr. of Indiantown Cr.
Location0.8 Mi.E. of JCT SR1148
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyCurrituck County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.37383, -76.09464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr. carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US158 over Br. of Indiantown Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.