US Bridges

US158 over Elisha Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1400 · Structure no. 000000000590001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Elisha Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Elisha Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesElisha Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1400
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates35.91875, -80.54572
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Elisha Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Elisha 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over Elisha Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Elisha Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US158 over Elisha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.