US Bridges

NC96 over Stone Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001010054

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC96 over Stone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC96 over Stone Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC96
CrossesStone Creek
Location0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1005
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.35932, -78.4391
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC96 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC96 over Stone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC96 over Stone Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC96 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC96 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.