Rush Street over Wildcat Branch
FairWake County, North Carolina · .02 Mi. E. Jct.Hammond RD · Structure no. 000000001830009
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rush Street over Wildcat Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rush Street over Wildcat Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rush Street over Wildcat Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rush Street over Wildcat Branch 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 Rush Street over Wildcat Branch carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rush Street over Wildcat Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Rush Street over Wildcat Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.