US Bridges

NC58 over Sandy Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1449 · Structure no. 000000000690037

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC58 over Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC58
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1449
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates36.16267, -78.10282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC58 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Sandy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NC58 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.