US Bridges

SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1914 · Structure no. 000000001830116

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree is a steel culvert carrying SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1911
CrossesBranch of New Light Cree
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1914
RouteState Highway 1911
Coordinates36.02171, -78.59627
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1911 over Branch of New Light Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.