US Bridges

US158 over Cedar Creek

Good

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1410 · Structure no. 000000000590019

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US158 over Cedar Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1410
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates35.95537, -80.5161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.