US Bridges

NC58 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT . US64BYP · Structure no. 000000001270144

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC58 over Stoney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC58 over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 85 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 5 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC58
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT . US64BYP
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.97819, -77.97247
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC58 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is NC58 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC58 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC58 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NC58 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.