US Bridges

US158 US301 over Roanoke River

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1150 · Structure no. 000000000830063

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
760 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 US301 over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US158 US301 over Roanoke River in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS158 US301
CrossesRoanoke River
Location0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1150
RouteInterstate 158
Coordinates36.43011, -77.59121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2018)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US301 over Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 US301 over Roanoke River 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 US301 over Roanoke River carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US158 US301 over Roanoke River?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US158 US301 over Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.