US Bridges

SR1140 over Stone Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1139 · Structure no. 000000001010073

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1140 over Stone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1140 over Stone Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1140
CrossesStone Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1139
RouteState Highway 1140
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34319, -78.41988
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1140 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1140 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1140 over Stone Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1140 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1140 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.