US Bridges

SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr

Poor

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1619 · Structure no. 000000001510087

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1558
CrossesH.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1619
RouteState Highway 1558
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88816, -80.04763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2019)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1558 over H.Pt. Thomasville Den.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.