US Bridges

SR1302 over Stoney Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. NC58 · Structure no. 000000001270143

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1302 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1302 over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1302
CrossesStoney Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. NC58
RouteState Highway 1302
Coordinates35.98649, -78.01279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1302 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1302 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1302 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1302 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1302 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.