US Bridges

US158 over Deep Creek

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 0.2 Miles West of SR1721 · Structure no. 000000001450028

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US158 over Deep Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 102 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.2 Miles West of SR1721
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyPerson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33943, -78.8824
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2019)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US158 over Deep 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 2023.

How much traffic does US158 over Deep Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.