US Bridges

US70W.BYP NC44W over Stoney Creek

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E. Jct. NC111 · Structure no. 000000001910366

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
553 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W.BYP NC44W over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W.BYP NC44W over Stoney Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 553 ft (168.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70W.BYP NC44W
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.7 Mi.E. Jct. NC111
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.42394, -77.94927
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length553 ft (168.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US70W.BYP NC44W over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70W.BYP NC44W 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US70W.BYP NC44W over Stoney Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70W.BYP NC44W over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 553 ft (168.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US70W.BYP NC44W over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.