US Bridges

SR1003 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000001270157

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1003 over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT US64
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.98106, -77.93644
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 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

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 SR1003 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 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 SR1003 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.