US Bridges

Gorham Ln. over Stoney Creek

FairPosted for load

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N of Tarrytown Ctr · Structure no. 000000001270114

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorham Ln. over Stoney Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gorham Ln. over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGorham Ln.
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.1MI.N of Tarrytown Ctr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96222, -77.82143
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1996)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gorham Ln. over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Gorham Ln. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gorham Ln. over Stoney Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gorham Ln. over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gorham Ln. over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.