US Bridges

US701 over Stone Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1144 · Structure no. 000000001010038

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US701 over Stone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US701 over Stone Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS701
CrossesStone Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1144
RouteU.S. Route 701
Coordinates35.33845, -78.36339
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US701 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US701 over Stone 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US701 over Stone Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US701 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US701 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.