US Bridges

US258BYP over Little Contentnea Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S JCT US264 · Structure no. 000000001470432

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US258BYP over Little Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US258BYP over Little Contentnea Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS258BYP
CrossesLittle Contentnea Creek
Location0.7 MI S JCT US264
RouteU.S. Route 258
Coordinates35.59581, -77.55786
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US258BYP over Little Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US258BYP over Little Contentnea 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US258BYP over Little Contentnea Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US258BYP over Little Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US258BYP over Little Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.