US Bridges

SR1926 over Horse Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001830137

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1926 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1926 over Horse Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1926
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US1
RouteState Highway 1926
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99467, -78.53716
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2015)
Projected traffic13,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1926 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1926 over Horse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1926 over Horse Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1926 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1926 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.