US Bridges

I95S over Stoney Creek

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N of JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000001270202

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95S over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95S over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95S
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.6 MI N of JCT US64
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.9898, -77.87421
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I95S over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95S 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I95S over Stoney Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95S over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I95S over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.