US Bridges

SR1006 over Middle Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2723 · Structure no. 000000001830273

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1006 over Middle Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2723
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.60942, -78.68632
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2019)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1006 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over Middle Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Middle Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.