US Bridges

NC11N over Stonyton Creek

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC55 · Structure no. 000000001070070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11N over Stonyton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC11N over Stonyton Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC11N
CrossesStonyton Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. NC55
RouteState Highway 11
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.3079, -77.52492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC11N over Stonyton Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC11N over Stonyton Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC11N over Stonyton Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC11N over Stonyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.