US Bridges

SR1603 over Stoney Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. of SR1609 · Structure no. 000000001270073

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1603 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1603 over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1603
CrossesStoney Creek
Location100 Ft. S. of SR1609
RouteState Highway 1603
Coordinates35.98868, -77.90127
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1603 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1603 over Stoney 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 SR1603 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1603 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1603 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.