US158 over Occoneechee Creek
FairNorthampton County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1312 · Structure no. 000000001310008
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US158 over Occoneechee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Occoneechee Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 103 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US158 over Occoneechee Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US158 over Occoneechee 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 Occoneechee Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US158 over Occoneechee Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US158 over Occoneechee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.