US Bridges

US158 over Deep Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1424 · Structure no. 000000000830016

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Deep Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1424
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.45149, -77.78246
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Deep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Deep Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US158 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.