FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US258

Carrying US258 over TUCKAHOE SWAMP

0.7 MI N JCT NC41, Jones, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US258

The US258 bridge in Jones, North Carolina carries US258 over TUCKAHOE SWAMP. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US258 compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of North Carolina bridges
82
Bridges in Jones · 1 in Poor condition
US258 32.6 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
9.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001030001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US258 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US258 against other structures in Jones and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US258?

US258 in Jones, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US258 inspected?

US258's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US258 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US258?

US258 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US258?

US258 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US258 and does age affect safety?

US258 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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