US Bridges

Stone Bay Connect over Wallace Creek

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.6KM NE of Rifle Range · Structure no. 2NC162A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Stone Bay Connect over Wallace Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Bay Connect over Wallace Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStone Bay Connect
CrossesWallace Creek
Location0.6KM NE of Rifle Range
Coordinates34.58289, -77.45628
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Bay Connect over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Bay Connect over Wallace 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Bay Connect over Wallace Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stone Bay Connect over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Bay Connect over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.