US Bridges

US258 over Potecasi Creek Overflow

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.S.JCT.SR1542 · Structure no. 000000001310080

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258 over Potecasi Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US258 over Potecasi Creek Overflow in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS258
CrossesPotecasi Creek Overflow
Location1.0 MI.S.JCT.SR1542
RouteU.S. Route 258
Coordinates36.37274, -77.16382
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 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 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 Potecasi Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US258 over Potecasi Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US258 over Potecasi Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US258 over Potecasi Creek Overflow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US258 over Potecasi Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.