US Bridges

US64E over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. I95 · Structure no. 000000001270172

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2021 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 1960 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64E
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E. Jct. I95
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.98056, -77.86091
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US64E over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US64E over Stoney Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64E over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US64E over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.