US Bridges

NC58 over Little Shocco Cre

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI N JCT NC561 · Structure no. 000000000690066

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Little Shocco Cre is a concrete tee beam carrying NC58 over Little Shocco Cre in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesNC58
CrossesLittle Shocco Cre
Location1.7 MI N JCT NC561
RouteState Highway 58
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20905, -78.10322
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 NC58 over Little Shocco Cre built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Little Shocco Cre 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 NC58 over Little Shocco Cre carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Little Shocco Cre?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Little Shocco Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.