US Bridges

SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI N SR1375 · Structure no. 000000001830302

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR1371
CrossesYates Pond Spillway
Location1.2 MI N SR1375
RouteState Highway 1371
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71809, -78.68607
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1371 over Yates Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.