US Bridges

SR1732 over Stonyton Creek

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1733 · Structure no. 000000001070004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1732 over Stonyton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1732 over Stonyton Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1732
CrossesStonyton Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1733
RouteState Highway 1732
Coordinates35.33561, -77.54396
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1732 over Stonyton Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1732 over Stonyton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1732 over Stonyton Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1732 over Stonyton Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1732 over Stonyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.