US Bridges

SR1007 over Marks Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2505 · Structure no. 000000001830226

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1007 over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1007 over Marks Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1007
CrossesMarks Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2505
RouteState Highway 1007
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75203, -78.42942
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1007 over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1007 over Marks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1007 over Marks Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1007 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1007 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.