US Bridges

US64E over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC58 · Structure no. 000000001270109

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64E over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64E over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC58
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.974, -77.98506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64E over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US64E over Stoney 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 US64E over Stoney Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.