US Bridges

US258 over Southwest Creek

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1908 · Structure no. 000000001070016

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258 over Southwest Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US258 over Southwest Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS258
CrossesSouthwest Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1908
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19052, -77.62184
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US258 over Southwest Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US258 over Southwest 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US258 over Southwest Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US258 over Southwest Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US258 over Southwest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.