US Bridges

SR1560 over Stony Creek

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1565 · Structure no. 000000001910008

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1560 over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1560 over Stony Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1560
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1565
RouteState Highway 1560
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38541, -77.95434
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1560 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1560 over Stony 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1560 over Stony Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1560 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1560 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.