US Bridges

SR1003 over Stoney Creek

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.75 Mi.W. Jct. SR1556 · Structure no. 000000001910352

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Stoney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1003 over Stoney Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.75 Mi.W. Jct. SR1556
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.41441, -77.95454
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1003 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Stoney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1003 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.