US Bridges

SR1844 Church Rd. over Upper Barton Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.E. NC50 · Structure no. 000000001830110

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1844 Church Rd. over Upper Barton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1844 Church Rd. over Upper Barton Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1844 Church Rd.
CrossesUpper Barton Creek
Location1.2 Mi.E. NC50
RouteState Highway 1844
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95967, -78.67869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 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 SR1844 Church Rd. over Upper Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1844 Church Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1844 Church Rd. over Upper Barton Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1844 Church Rd. over Upper Barton Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1844 Church Rd. over Upper Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.