US158 BUS.
Carrying US158 BUS. over POPLAR CREEK
0.5 MI. W. JCT. SR1110, Vance, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US158 BUS.
The US158 BUS. bridge in Vance, North Carolina carries US158 BUS. over POPLAR CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,100 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US158 BUS. compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001810006
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US158 BUS. 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 US158 BUS. against other structures in Vance 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 US158 BUS.?
US158 BUS. in Vance, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US158 BUS. inspected?
US158 BUS.'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 3,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US158 BUS. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US158 BUS.?
US158 BUS. has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US158 BUS.?
US158 BUS. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US158 BUS. and does age affect safety?
US158 BUS. was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.
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.
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