US Bridges

SR1009 over Walnut Cr.

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.I40 · Structure no. 000000001830303

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1009 over Walnut Cr. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1009 over Walnut Cr. in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1009
CrossesWalnut Cr.
Location0.1MI.N.I40
RouteState Highway 1009
Coordinates35.75867, -78.66412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2019)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1009 over Walnut Cr. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1009 over Walnut Cr. 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR1009 over Walnut Cr. carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1009 over Walnut Cr.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1009 over Walnut Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.