US Bridges

US158 over Tar River

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI E JCT SR1145 · Structure no. 000000000770007

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Tar River is a concrete tee beam carrying US158 over Tar River in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 102 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158
CrossesTar River
Location0.8 MI E JCT SR1145
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyGranville County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33406, -78.76819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over Tar River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US158 over Tar River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over Tar River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Tar River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.