US Bridges

US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI N JCT NC41 · Structure no. 000000001030001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS258
CrossesTuckahoe Swamp
Location0.7 MI N JCT NC41
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.01205, -77.63681
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2021)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US258 over Tuckahoe Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.