US158 over Jean Guite Creek
FairDare County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W. Jct. SR1206 · Structure no. 000000000550004
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US158 over Jean Guite Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US158 over Jean Guite Creek in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, 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 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US158 over Jean Guite Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US158 over Jean Guite Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US158 over Jean Guite Creek carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US158 over Jean Guite Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US158 over Jean Guite Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.