US Bridges

US158 over Chockoyotte Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI E JCT I95 · Structure no. 000000000830039

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Chockoyotte Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Chockoyotte Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158
CrossesChockoyotte Creek
Location1.3 MI E JCT I95
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.43065, -77.60762
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 Chockoyotte Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Chockoyotte 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 2025.

How much traffic does US158 over Chockoyotte Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Chockoyotte Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US158 over Chockoyotte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.