US Bridges

NC58 over Rainbow Creek

Good

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1436 · Structure no. 000000000790022

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Rainbow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC58 over Rainbow Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC58
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location0.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1436
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.40647, -77.62337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC58 over Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Rainbow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does NC58 over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.