US Bridges

US158 over Dutchman Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1410 · Structure no. 000000000590010

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Dutchman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US158 over Dutchman Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 103 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1410
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates35.94678, -80.53625
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US158 over Dutchman 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 Dutchman Creek carry?

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

How long is US158 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.