US Bridges

US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E JCT US 70 Byp · Structure no. 000000001070015

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf is a concrete tee beam carrying US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 95 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70BUS US258 NC58
CrossesNeuse River Overf
Location0.6 MI E JCT US 70 Byp
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.25319, -77.58139
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US70BUS US258 NC58 over Neuse River Overf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.