US Bridges

US64W; Bus over Stoney Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001270195

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W; Bus over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W; Bus over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, 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 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS64W; Bus
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1616
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.96691, -77.83161
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2021)
Projected traffic8,700 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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US64W; Bus over Stoney Creek built?

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

What condition is US64W; Bus 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US64W; Bus over Stoney Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64W; Bus over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US64W; Bus over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.