US Bridges

US64W. over Stoney Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.E.JCT.I95 · Structure no. 000000001270176

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W. over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W. over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS64W.
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.9 MI.E.JCT.I95
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.98081, -77.86108
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,750 (2022)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US64W. over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64W. 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 US64W. over Stoney Creek carry?

About 22,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W. over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US64W. over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.