US Bridges

NC148E over Stonyton Creek

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 2.8 Mi. W. Jct. NC11 · Structure no. 000000001070215

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
955 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148E over Stonyton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148E over Stonyton Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 955 ft (291 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC148E
CrossesStonyton Creek
Location2.8 Mi. W. Jct. NC11
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.33178, -77.53993
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length955 ft (291 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC148E over Stonyton Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC148E 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC148E over Stonyton Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC148E over Stonyton Creek?

The structure is 955 ft (291 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC148E over Stonyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.