US Bridges

SR1970 over Stony Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1968 · Structure no. 000000001670105

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1970 over Stony Run Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1970 over Stony Run Creek in Stanly 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1970
CrossesStony Run Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1968
RouteState Highway 1970
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24789, -80.29273
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2015)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1970 over Stony Run Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1970 over Stony Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1970 over Stony Run Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1970 over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1970 over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.