Atchison St. over Bagwell Branch
PoorPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Jct.Harth Dr. · Structure no. 000000001830323
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atchison St. over Bagwell Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Atchison St. over Bagwell Branch in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atchison St. over Bagwell Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atchison St. over Bagwell 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Atchison St. over Bagwell Branch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Atchison St. over Bagwell Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Atchison St. over Bagwell Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.