US Bridges

Briarcliff Road over Trib.Stoney Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 50 S.Jct.Patteson Dr. · Structure no. 000000001270314

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarcliff Road over Trib.Stoney Creek is a steel culvert carrying Briarcliff Road over Trib.Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarcliff Road
CrossesTrib.Stoney Creek
Location50 S.Jct.Patteson Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96108, -77.83989
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1988)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Briarcliff Road over Trib.Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarcliff Road over Trib.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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Briarcliff Road over Trib.Stoney Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Briarcliff Road over Trib.Stoney Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Briarcliff Road over Trib.Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.