US Bridges

US158 over Millpond Creek

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. East Jct. SR1359 · Structure no. 000000001390016

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Millpond Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US158 over Millpond Creek 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesMillpond Creek
Location0.2 Mi. East Jct. SR1359
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.42109, -76.37166
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Millpond Creek built?

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

What condition is US158 over Millpond Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Millpond Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Millpond Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Millpond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.