US Bridges

US258 over Roanoke River Overflow

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S JCT SR1108 · Structure no. 000000001310076

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258 over Roanoke River Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US258 over Roanoke River Overflow in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 km).

CarriesUS258
CrossesRoanoke River Overflow
Location0.8 MI S JCT SR1108
RouteU.S. Route 258
Coordinates36.24533, -77.33328
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed63.4 mi (102 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Roanoke River Overflow built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US258 over Roanoke River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US258 over Roanoke River Overflow carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US258 over Roanoke River Overflow?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US258 over Roanoke River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.