US Bridges

New Hope Church RD over Marsh Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.W.JCT.CAPITAL Blvd. · Structure no. 000000001830014

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Church RD over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New Hope Church RD over Marsh Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Hope Church RD
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location1.1MI.W.JCT.CAPITAL Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.83523, -78.59782
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic19,000 (2021)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 New Hope Church RD over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Church RD over Marsh 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 New Hope Church RD over Marsh Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Church RD over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns New Hope Church RD over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.