US Bridges

US258 over Creek

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · .05 Mi. N. Jct. SR1532 · Structure no. 000000001310118

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US258 over Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS258
CrossesCreek
Location.05 Mi. N. Jct. SR1532
RouteU.S. Route 258
Coordinates36.36836, -77.16714
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US258 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US258 over Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US258 over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US258 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.