US Bridges

SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River)

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI N. Jct. NC98 · Structure no. 000000001830092

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
414 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River) 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1907
CrossesFalls Lake (neuse River)
Location1.6 MI N. Jct. NC98
RouteState Highway 1907
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0024, -78.66503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River) built?

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

What condition is SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River) 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 SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River) carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River)?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1907 over Falls Lake (neuse River)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.