US258 NC24 over Blue Creek
FairOnslow County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI W. of Jct. US17 · Structure no. 000000001330014
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US258 NC24 over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US258 NC24 over Blue Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US258 NC24 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US258 NC24 over Blue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US258 NC24 over Blue Creek carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US258 NC24 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US258 NC24 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.