US Bridges

US158 over Ruin Creek

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1392 · Structure no. 000000001810121

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US158 over Ruin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Ruin Creek in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS158
CrossesRuin Creek
Location0.4 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1392
RouteU.S. Route 158
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.33444, -78.4636
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US158 over Ruin Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US158 over Ruin 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US158 over Ruin Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US158 over Ruin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US158 over Ruin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.