US Bridges

NC58 over Silver Lake

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1355 · Structure no. 000000001950048

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Silver Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC58 over Silver Lake in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC58
CrossesSilver Lake
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1355
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.80201, -77.94877
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2019)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 NC58 over Silver Lake built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Silver Lake 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does NC58 over Silver Lake carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Silver Lake?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Silver Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.