US Bridges

SR1901 over Ledge Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI W. of NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830088

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1901 over Ledge Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1901 over Ledge Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1901
CrossesLedge Creek
Location1.0 MI W. of NC50
RouteState Highway 1901
Coordinates36.07644, -78.70762
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2015)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1901 over Ledge Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1901 over Ledge 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1901 over Ledge Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1901 over Ledge Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1901 over Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.