US Bridges

US158 over NC65 NC87

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC14 · Structure no. 000000001570126

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over NC65 NC87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US158 over NC65 NC87 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesNC65 NC87
Location1.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC14
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.35789, -79.68942
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2022)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over NC65 NC87 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over NC65 NC87 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over NC65 NC87 carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US158 over NC65 NC87?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over NC65 NC87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.