US Bridges

US401N over Pigeon House Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2000 · Structure no. 000000001830168

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401N over Pigeon House Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401N over Pigeon House Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS401N
CrossesPigeon House Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2000
RouteU.S. Route 401
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80492, -78.6173
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2022)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US401N over Pigeon House Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US401N over Pigeon House 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 US401N over Pigeon House Creek carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US401N over Pigeon House Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US401N over Pigeon House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.