US Bridges

US158E over Currituck Sound

Fair

Currituck County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1187 · Structure no. 000000000530016

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
14,865 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158E over Currituck Sound is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US158E over Currituck Sound in Currituck County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 14,865 ft (4,530.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158E
CrossesCurrituck Sound
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.SR1187
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyCurrituck County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08658, -75.76672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+247 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length14,865 ft (4,530.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2022)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US158E over Currituck Sound built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US158E over Currituck Sound 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US158E over Currituck Sound carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US158E over Currituck Sound?

The structure is 14,865 ft (4,530.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US158E over Currituck Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.