US Bridges

US301S Byp over Stoney Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.S.Of US64BYP · Structure no. 000000001270175

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301S Byp over Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301S Byp over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,000 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301S Byp
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.2 Mi.S.Of US64BYP
RouteState Highway 301
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96164, -77.82049
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2022)
Projected traffic74,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 US301S Byp over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301S Byp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US301S Byp over Stoney Creek carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US301S Byp over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US301S Byp over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.