US Bridges

US13 US70B NC111 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. JCT SR1565 · Structure no. 000000001910086

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US70B NC111 over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US13 US70B NC111 over Stoney Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13 US70B NC111
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. JCT SR1565
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.39087, -77.95308
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2022)
Projected traffic76,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US13 US70B NC111 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 US70B NC111 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US13 US70B NC111 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13 US70B NC111 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US13 US70B NC111 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.