US Bridges

US158BUS over Coon Creek

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI E. of JCT NC96 · Structure no. 000000000770029

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158BUS over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158BUS over Coon Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158BUS
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.6 MI E. of JCT NC96
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyGranville County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.31422, -78.56333
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US158BUS over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158BUS over Coon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US158BUS over Coon Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US158BUS over Coon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US158BUS over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.