US Bridges

US64BYP over Stoney Creek over

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI W JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001270117

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64BYP over Stoney Creek over is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64BYP over Stoney Creek over in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64BYP
CrossesStoney Creek over
Location0.6 MI W JCT NC58
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.97506, -77.98315
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2021)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 US64BYP over Stoney Creek over built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US64BYP over Stoney Creek over 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 US64BYP over Stoney Creek over carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64BYP over Stoney Creek over?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US64BYP over Stoney Creek over?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.