US Bridges

SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch

Poor

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.S.JCT.SR1379 · Structure no. 000000001830310

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1377
CrossesDutchmans Branch
Location0.4MI.S.JCT.SR1379
RouteState Highway 1377
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69104, -78.72425
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1377 over Dutchmans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.