US Bridges

US158 over Belews Lake

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. SR1962 · Structure no. 000000000670164

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Belews Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US158 over Belews Lake in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158
CrossesBelews Lake
Location0.9 Mi. E. Jct. SR1962
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.22577, -80.04425
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2021)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over Belews Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Belews Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Belews Lake carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Belews Lake?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Belews Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.