US Bridges

US64E. over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001270119

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2022 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 1966, so it is 59 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64E.
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.6 MI E JCT NC58
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9809, -77.96436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2022)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64E. over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US64E. over Stoney Creek carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64E. over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64E. over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.