US Bridges

SR1138 over Stone Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI N JCT SR1136 · Structure no. 000000001010245

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1138 over Stone Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1138 over Stone Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1138
CrossesStone Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT SR1136
RouteState Highway 1138
Coordinates35.3354, -78.39642
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1138 over Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1138 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1138 over Stone Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1138 over Stone Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1138 over Stone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.