US Bridges

US258 over Little Contentnea Creek

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 5.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC222 · Structure no. 000000001470014

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258 over Little Contentnea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US258 over Little Contentnea Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS258
CrossesLittle Contentnea Creek
Location5.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC222
RouteU.S. Route 258
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61508, -77.60042
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US258 over Little Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US258 over Little Contentnea 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US258 over Little Contentnea Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US258 over Little Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US258 over Little Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.