US Bridges

NC210 over Stones Creek

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI E JCT US17 · Structure no. 000000001330019

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Stones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC210 over Stones Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesStones Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT US17
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates34.58536, -77.46217
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC210 over Stones Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Stones 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC210 over Stones Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Stones Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over Stones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.