US Bridges

US158 over Hogans Creek

Poor

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2569 · Structure no. 000000001570163

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Hogans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US158 over Hogans Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS158
CrossesHogans Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2569
RouteU.S. Route 158
Coordinates36.39869, -79.5298
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Hogans Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Hogans Creek 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 US158 over Hogans Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Hogans Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US158 over Hogans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.