US258 NC561 over Roanoke River
FairNorthampton County, North Carolina · 3.3 Mi. S. of JCT SR1107 · Structure no. 000000001310023
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US258 NC561 over Roanoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US258 NC561 over Roanoke River in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US258 NC561 over Roanoke River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US258 NC561 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US258 NC561 over Roanoke River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US258 NC561 over Roanoke River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US258 NC561 over Roanoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.