US Bridges

SR1841 over Upper Barton Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1834 · Structure no. 000000001830079

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1841 over Upper Barton Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1841 over Upper Barton Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1841
CrossesUpper Barton Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1834
RouteState Highway 1841
Coordinates35.94183, -78.72406
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic2,300 (2015)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1841 over Upper Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1841 over Upper Barton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1841 over Upper Barton Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1841 over Upper Barton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1841 over Upper Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.