US Bridges

NC58 over Fishing Creek

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 3.2 Mi.S. of NC43 · Structure no. 000000001850039

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC58 over Fishing Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC58
CrossesFishing Creek
Location3.2 Mi.S. of NC43
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates36.31321, -78.09055
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NC58 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Fishing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC58 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.