US Bridges

NC58 over Stonyton Creek

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 5.5 MI N JCT US70BUS · Structure no. 000000001070050

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Stonyton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC58 over Stonyton Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC58
CrossesStonyton Creek
Location5.5 MI N JCT US70BUS
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.33699, -77.58505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC58 over Stonyton Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC58 over Stonyton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC58 over Stonyton Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Stonyton Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Stonyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.