US Bridges

US158 over Newland Drainage Canal

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR 1357 · Structure no. 000000001390007

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Newland Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying US158 over Newland Drainage Canal in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesNewland Drainage Canal
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR 1357
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.41801, -76.39984
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US158 over Newland Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Newland Drainage Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Newland Drainage Canal carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Newland Drainage Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Newland Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.