US Bridges

US158 over Coon Creek

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.55 MI E JCT SR1522 · Structure no. 000000000770268

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Coon Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.55 MI E JCT SR1522
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.32638, -78.56179
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over Coon Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US158 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.