US Bridges

US158 over Ut to Lowery Mill Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · .2MI.N. I-74 · Structure no. 000000000670694

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Ut to Lowery Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Ut to Lowery Mill Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesUt to Lowery Mill Creek
Location.2MI.N. I-74
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.14832, -80.15403
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ut to Lowery Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Ut to Lowery Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over Ut to Lowery Mill Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Ut to Lowery Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US158 over Ut to Lowery Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.