US Bridges

US258 over Contentnea Creek

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI S JCT US13 · Structure no. 000000000790006

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258 over Contentnea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US258 over Contentnea Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS258
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT US13
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45693, -77.66999
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US258 over Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US258 over Contentnea 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US258 over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US258 over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US258 over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.