US Bridges

US158W over Currituck Sound

Fair

Currituck County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1187 · Structure no. 000000000530035

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
14,927 ft
249 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158W over Currituck Sound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US158W over Currituck Sound in Currituck County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 14,927 ft (4,549.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158W
CrossesCurrituck Sound
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1187
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyCurrituck County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08676, -75.7668
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans249
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length14,927 ft (4,549.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2021)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US158W over Currituck Sound built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158W 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US158W over Currituck Sound carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US158W over Currituck Sound?

The structure is 14,927 ft (4,549.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US158W over Currituck Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.