US Bridges

US13 US258 over Sandy Run Creek

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. of Jct. NC123 · Structure no. 000000000790037

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US258 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US13 US258 over Sandy Run Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13 US258
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of Jct. NC123
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51619, -77.61534
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2022)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US13 US258 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 US258 over Sandy Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US13 US258 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US13 US258 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US13 US258 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.