US Bridges

Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.01MI.E.JCT.BRUCE Street · Structure no. 000000001830324

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesQueensferry RD
CrossesSwift Creek Tributary
Location0.01MI.E.JCT.BRUCE Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.75238, -78.79443
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary?

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

Who owns Queensferry RD over Swift Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.